Botanical Quiz : How Much Do You Really Know About Plants?🌿

You think you know everything about houseplants or garden greens? 🌱 You water them, admire them, maybe even talk to them… but do you really understand them? 👀

This quiz is here to test your knowledge, share fun facts, and maybe even teach you a thing or two to help your green space thrive! 🌿

Test your plant knowledge with our botanical quiz! 9 fun questions to find out if you have a green thumb. 🌿

🧠 Ready to test your plant knowledge? Let’s go! 👇

1. What is the main function of chlorophyll in a plant?

a) To attract pollinating insects
b) To produce energy using sunlight
c) To give color to fruits

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: b) To produce energy using sunlight
Chlorophyll allows plants to capture sunlight and turn it into food through photosynthesis.

2. What’s the best time to water your plants in summer?

a) At noon
b) In the evening
c) Right after it rains

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: b) In the evening
Watering in the evening reduces evaporation and gives the soil time to absorb the moisture.

3. Which plant is known for purifying the air indoors?

a) Ivy
b) Rose
c) Basil

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: a) Ivy
Ivy is known for its ability to absorb certain indoor air pollutants.

4. What is a well-draining substrate?

a) Clay-heavy soil
b) A mix that retains a lot of water
c) A soil that lets water flow easily

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: c) A soil that lets water flow easily
Well-draining soil prevents excess water and protects roots from rotting.

5. Which plant is nicknamed “mother-in-law’s tongue”?

a) Aloe vera
b) Snake plant (Sansevieria)
c) Lavender

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: b) Snake plant (Sansevieria)
Sansevieria earned the nickname thanks to its long, stiff, and pointed leaves.

Already more than halfway through the quiz!

6. Which part of a plant is responsible for sexual reproduction?

a) Leaves
b) Roots
c) Flowers

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: c) Flowers
Flowers contain the reproductive organs of the plant.

7. Which aromatic herb is best for a sunny windowsill?

a) Mint
b) Parsley
c) Thyme

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: c) Thyme
Thyme loves full sun and grows well in pots or sunny planters.

8. What’s the number one enemy of poorly cared-for orchids?

a) Lack of sunlight
b) Overwatering
c) Dry air

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: b) Overwatering
Too much water is the main cause of orchid death indoors.

9. What is the scientific name of the ficus tree?

a) Ficus benjamina
b) Ficus tropicalis
c) Ficus floralis

💡 Answer

💡 Answer: a) Ficus benjamina
Ficus benjamina is one of the most popular indoor plants.

Results : What Kind of Gardener Are You?🧾

8–9 correct answers
🌟 Plant Pro – You’re a true green expert! Your plants are lucky to have you.

5–7 correct answers
🌿 Solid Gardener – You’ve got great knowledge. A little more practice and you’ll be a pro!

0–4 correct answers
🌱 Budding Beginner – It’s only the beginning! VerdiVista will help you grow your plant skills day by day.

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articles on the most common plant diseases
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