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ðŸ’Ŋ common indoor plant terms ðŸŒŋ

ðŸ’Ŋ common indoor plant terms ðŸŒŋ

Term Description
Foliage The collective term for a plant's leaves. 🍃
Photosynthesis The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. ☀ïļðŸŒą
Chlorophyll The green pigment in plants responsible for photosynthesis. ðŸŒŋ
Stems The main structural part of a plant above the roots. ðŸŒą
Leaves The flat, often green, parts of a plant responsible for photosynthesis. 🍀
Roots The underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients. ðŸŒŋðŸŒą
Soil The top layer of the earth's surface where plants grow. 🏞ïļ
Potting Mix A specially formulated soil mixture for potted plants. ðŸŠī
Nutrients Substances plants need for growth and development. ðŸŒąðŸ―ïļ
Watering Providing water to plants to maintain moisture levels. ðŸ’§ðŸŒą
Drainage The ability of soil to allow excess water to escape. ðŸšŋ
Humidity The amount of moisture in the air. ðŸ’Ļ💧
Sunlight Natural light from the sun that plants need for photosynthesis. ☀ïļðŸŒą
Shade Partial or full protection from direct sunlight. ðŸŒĨïļðŸŒą
Pruning Trimming or cutting parts of a plant for maintenance or shaping. ✂ïļðŸŠī
Repotting Transferring a plant to a larger or different container. ðŸŒąðŸš
Fertilizer Nutrient-rich substances added to soil to enhance plant growth. ðŸŒąðŸĨ—
Growth The process of increasing in size or developing. ðŸŒąðŸ“ˆ
Dormancy A period in a plant's life cycle when growth slows down. ðŸŒąâ„ïļ
Transplanting Moving a plant from one location to another. ðŸŒąðŸšš
Overwatering Providing excessive amounts of water to a plant. ðŸ’§ðŸšą
Underwatering Not providing enough water to a plant. ðŸŒąðŸœïļ
Root Rot A disease that affects plant roots, often due to overwatering. ðŸŒąðŸ„
Fungus Gnats Small flying insects that infest overwatered soil. ðŸĶŸðŸŒą
Mealybugs Soft-bodied, waxy insects that can harm plants. ðŸŠēðŸŒą
Spider Mites Tiny arachnids that can damage plant leaves. 🕷ïļðŸƒ
Aphids Small, sap-sucking insects that feed on plant juices. ðŸŒąðŸĶ—
Scale Insects Insects with protective shells that can harm plants. 🐞ðŸŠī
Whiteflies Small, white insects that infest plant leaves. ðŸĶŸðŸƒ
Pests Insects or organisms that can harm plants. ðŸŠē🐜
Disease Abnormal conditions that affect plant health. ðŸŒąðŸĶ 
Mildew A type of fungus that can affect plant leaves. 🍃🍄
Fungus Microorganisms that can cause plant diseases. ðŸ„ðŸŒą
Yellowing The process of leaves turning yellow, often due to nutrient deficiencies. 💛🍃
Wilting The drooping or withering of plant leaves due to water loss. ðŸĨ€ðŸŒą
Bonsai The art of cultivating miniature trees in pots or containers. ðŸŒģðŸŠī
Terrarium A glass container for growing small plants in a controlled environment. ðŸŒŋ🔍
Aeration The process of adding air to the soil to improve root health. ðŸ’ĻðŸŒą
Cactus Succulent plants known for their ability to store water. ðŸŒĩ💧
Succulent Plants with thick, fleshy leaves or stems adapted to arid conditions. ðŸŒąðŸŒĩ
Epiphyte Plants that grow on other plants or structures without harming them. ðŸŒŋðŸŒą
Air Plant Epiphytic plants that don't require soil and obtain nutrients from the air. 🌎ïļðŸŒą
Rhizome An underground stem that stores food and produces shoots. ðŸŒąðŸŒŋ
Propagation The process of creating new plants from existing ones. ðŸŒąðŸ”„
Division Propagating plants by separating them into smaller sections. ðŸŒąâž—
Node A point on a stem where leaves, branches, or flowers grow. ðŸŒąðŸ”
Cutting A plant part (often a stem or leaf) used for propagation. ðŸŒąâœ‚ïļ
Germination The process by which a seed starts to grow into a new plant. ðŸŒąðŸŒą
Hybrid A plant resulting from the crossbreeding of different species or varieties. ðŸŒąðŸ§Ž
Native Plants Plant species that naturally occur in a specific region. ðŸŒąðŸžïļ
Pet-friendly Plants Plants that are safe for pets and won't harm them if ingested. ðŸ•ðŸˆðŸŒą
Low-light Plants Plants that thrive in low-light conditions. ðŸŒąðŸŒ‘
Bright Indirect Light Adequate light without direct sun exposure. ☀ïļðŸŒą
Direct Sunlight Sunlight that falls directly on a plant. ☀ïļðŸŒą
Artificial Light Man-made light sources used to supplement natural sunlight. ðŸ’ĄðŸŒą
Biodegradable Pot A container that breaks down naturally over time. ðŸŒąðŸŒŋ
Drip Tray A tray placed under a potted plant to catch excess water. ðŸŒąðŸ›
Topdressing Adding a layer of material on top of soil for insulation or aesthetics. ðŸŒąðŸ§Ĩ
Variegated Plants with leaves that have distinct multi-colored patterns. ðŸ€ðŸŒą
Epiphytic Plants that grow harmlessly on other plants or surfaces. ðŸŒąðŸŒŋ
Xerophyte A plant adapted to survive in arid conditions. ðŸŒąðŸœïļ
Tendril A slender, coiling structure used for climbing or support. ðŸŒąðŸŒ€
Trailing Plants that grow long, hanging stems or branches. ðŸŒąðŸŒŋ
Axil The angle between a leaf or stem and the main plant axis. ðŸŒąâš™ïļ
Axillary Bud A bud located in the axil of a leaf or stem. ðŸŒąðŸŒą
Bulb An underground storage organ with a short stem and modified leaves. ðŸŒąðŸ’Ą
Tuber A thickened, underground stem used for energy storage. ðŸŒąðŸĨ”
Petiole The stalk that attaches a leaf to a stem. ðŸŒąðŸŠķ
Internode The part of a stem between two nodes. ðŸŒąðŸ”
Canopy The uppermost layer of foliage in a plant community. ðŸŒģðŸŒą
Petal The colorful, often delicate part of a flower. ðŸŒļðŸŒą
Sepal The outer part of a flower that protects the bud. ðŸŒžðŸŒą
Inflorescence A group or cluster of flowers on a single stem. ðŸŒšðŸŒą
Terminal Bud The bud at the tip of a stem that promotes growth. ðŸŒąðŸš€
Node A point on a stem where leaves, branches, or flowers grow. ðŸŒąðŸ”
Root Hair Tiny, hair-like structures on roots for nutrient absorption. ðŸŒąðŸ•ģïļ
Taproot A central, thick root that grows vertically into the soil. ðŸŒąðŸŒŋ
Fibrous Roots Thin, spreading roots that grow horizontally near the surface. ðŸŒąðŸŒ€
Aerial Roots Roots that grow above ground from stems or branches. ðŸŒąðŸš
Adventitious Roots Roots that develop from non-root tissues, such as stems or leaves. ðŸŒąðŸŒŋ
Phloem Tissues responsible for transporting food throughout the plant. ðŸŒąðŸž
Xylem Tissues responsible for transporting water and nutrients. ðŸŒąðŸ’§
Cambium A layer of tissue responsible for plant growth in thickness. ðŸŒąðŸ“
Transpiration The process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts. 💧🍃
Capillary Action The ability of water to move upward in narrow tubes against gravity. ðŸŒąðŸŒŠ
Permeability The degree to which soil or other material allows fluids to pass through. ðŸŒąðŸ•ģïļ
Nematode Microscopic worms that can harm plant roots. ðŸŒąðŸŠą
Mycorrhizae Symbiotic fungi that form beneficial associations with plant roots. ðŸŒąðŸ„
Rhizosphere The region of soil surrounding and influenced by plant roots. ðŸŒąðŸŒ
Mulch A layer of material placed on the soil surface to retain moisture and suppress weeds. ðŸŒąðŸŒū
Vermicompost Compost produced by earthworms. ðŸŒąðŸŠą
Perlite A lightweight, porous material used to improve soil aeration. ðŸŒąðŸŠī
Vermiculite A mineral-based material used to improve soil moisture retention. ðŸŒąðŸš
Peat Moss Partially decomposed organic material used in potting mixes. ðŸŒąðŸžïļ
Cocopeat A coconut coir-based growing medium with good water retention properties. ðŸŒąðŸĨĨ
Hydroponics A method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions. ðŸŒąðŸš°
Aeroponics A soilless growing technique that uses mist or air to deliver nutrients to plant roots. ðŸŒąðŸ’Ļ
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