Characteristics of Perennials and Annuals

Christina explains the differences between various plant types: annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, bulbs, and house plants. She describes their characteristics, growth patterns, and how they adapt to different environments. The video aims to help viewers make informed choices when selecting plants for their garden or home.

What is a characteristic of true annuals?

• They grow from a seed and produce seeds in the same season.

• They have a woody structure.

• They come back year after year from the same root system.

• They require high humidity to thrive.

How do perennials differ from annuals?

• Perennials are always evergreen.

• Perennials only grow in tropical climates.

• Perennials come back every year from the same root system.

• Perennials have a woody structure.

What is a unique feature of evergreen perennials?

• They require annual replanting.

• They only grow in tropical climates.

• They keep their foliage over the winter.

• They die back to the ground every winter.

What is a defining feature of shrubs?

• They have a single trunk.

• They are always deciduous.

• They have a woody structure and can be deciduous or evergreen.

• They require annual replanting.

How can you identify a shrub?

• By its single trunk.

• By its evergreen foliage.

• By its annual flowering cycle.

• By cutting a branch and looking for rings.

What is a key difference between trees and shrubs?

• Trees have multiple stems.

• Trees are always evergreen.

• Trees generally have a single trunk.

• Trees require less sunlight.

Why can house plants thrive indoors?

• They grow only in high humidity.

• They need cold winter temperatures.

• They are adapted to low light and humidity conditions.

• They require direct sunlight.

What is a common characteristic of bulbs?

• They can be either perennials or annuals depending on treatment.

• They require constant sunlight.

• They are always annuals.

• They are only found in tropical regions.

Which of the following is true about house plants?

• They are always evergreen.

• They are adapted to indoor conditions.

• They require annual replanting.

• They need to experience frost to thrive.

How do bulbs like daffodils behave in the ground?

• They need to be replanted every year.

• They come back year after year without intervention.

• They require high humidity to grow.

• They only bloom once.