PROCEDURE 3

Knowing how to take care of a plant will mean that the plant stays healthy and continues to grow. Without proper care, the plant will die or its growth will be stunted.

Things You'll Need

·         Fertilizer that

·         meets the needs of the specific plant, watering can and a water

·         monitoring meter

Instructions

1.    Add water to the plant soil. Each plant has a different water need. You can use a water monitoring meter that you stick in the soil to check the wetness of the soil for accurate results.

2.    Place the plant in the proper light. Select the best location for plants that need direct sunlight, indirect sunlight or no sunlight at all.

3.    Add fertilizer to the soil. Some plants require a fertilizer that is specific to the type of species   Fertilize   as   per   the instruction

4.    Keep the temperature ideal for the plant. Every plant has a different temperature need.

5.    Choose a pot that is best for the plant. Each plant has a different specification for its roots.

6.    Check the humidity need of each plant. Some plants will need to have a water- holding tray on the bottom so its roots can have the humidity that is needed.

Adapted from http://www.ehow.com/how_5117765_care-plant.html

1.         What do we need to check the wetness of the soil?

• A.      A fertilizer
• B.      A watering can
• C.      A water holding tray
• D.      A water monitor meter

2.         “Place the plant in the proper light. .” What does the underlined word mean?

• A.      Dim
• B.      Bright.
• C.      Suitable.
• D.      Abundant.

3.         What can we conclude from the text?

• A.      Each plant needs a pot which is suitable for its roots.
• B.      All types of plant species need the same fertilizer.
• C.      All plants need to have the same heat level.
• D.      Each plant has an equal need of water.