Question

part c – fill in the blank (7 questions)
fill the blanks with words/terms from the word bank below.

word bank
node • internode • herbaceous • woody • fungicide • hormone
african violet • jade plant • coleus • hosta • daylily
sterile • four inches • early morning • rooting media
sand • perlite • vermiculite

1. stem cuttings must include a ______________ where leaves or

stems attach.

1. the space between two nodes is called the ______________.

1. soft - tissue plants are known as ______________ plants.

1. rooting media should be about ______________ deep for stem

cuttings.

1. a good medium for root cuttings includes sand, vermiculite, or

______________.

Explanation:

1. Nodes are the points on stems where leaves or stems attach, so stem cuttings need them for growth.
2. Internode is the defined term for the space between two nodes on a stem.
3. Herbaceous plants have soft, non-woody tissues.
4. Four inches is a typical depth for rooting media when planting stem cuttings.
5. Perlite is a common component of rooting media alongside sand and vermiculite.

Answer:

1. Node
2. Internode
3. Herbaceous
4. Four inches
5. Perlite