Quiz: How Green Is Your Thumb?

Plants breathe life into our daily environments, but keeping them vibrant requires a little know-how. Are your leafy companions thriving, or do you have a habit of loving them a bit too much with the watering can?

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1. How often should you water most office plants?*

Every day

Only when the soil is dry to the touch

Once a month

Whenever you remember

2. Which plant is famous for being nearly impossible to kill?*

Orchid

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Snake Plant

Gardenia

3. How much water do orchids need?*

Orchids do not need water and should not be watered at all

Orchids need a similar amount of water as regular green plants and should be fully watered

Orchids need water but only a small amount: no more than a quarter cup per orchid

4. What is a common sign of overwatering?*

Crispy brown leaves

Yellowing leaves

Overgrowing

Powdery white spots

5. True or False: Plants should generally be fertilized only during the spring and summer growth season when they are most actively using nutrients from the soil.*

True

False

6. Plants help improve indoor spaces by...*

Lowering the room's temperature

Purifying air and boosting well-being

Eliminating bad odors

Attracting squirrels

7. Plants should not be left in standing water for long periods of time because:*

Plant roots need air in order to respire and can be suffocated by standing water

Standing water can cause root rot

Standing water prevents soil from drying out, which can lead to fungus gnats

All of the above are correct

8. True or False: Talking to your plants can help them grow.*

True

False

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