Caring for Spider Plants

Caring for Spider Plants

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Life Skills, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Sophia Harris

Used 2+ times

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The video tutorial discusses early spring care for houseplants, focusing on issues like tip burn due to inadequate watering. It highlights the spider plant's ability to produce baby plants during stress periods, such as winter. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on propagating spider plants by clipping baby plants with aerial roots and planting them in soil. It also encourages sharing and trading these new plants with neighbors to increase plant populations.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What season is it when houseplants are brought indoors?

Spring

Winter

Autumn

Summer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common cause of tip burn in houseplants?

Too much sunlight

Lack of water

Excessive fertilizer

Cold temperatures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do spider plants exhibit during stressful times?

They change color

They shed leaves

They stop growing

They produce baby plants

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in propagating a spider plant?

Water the plant

Clip off the baby plant

Add fertilizer

Expose to sunlight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after clipping a baby spider plant?

Place it in water

Plant it in soil

Store it in a cool place

Leave it in the sun

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a benefit of propagating spider plants?

You can share them with others

They require less water

They grow faster

They become pest-resistant

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in planting a new spider plant?

Water it thoroughly

Tap it in the soil

Place it in direct sunlight

Add fertilizer

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you increase your collection of spider plants?

By propagating them

By buying more

By trimming them

By fertilizing them