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Light, Temp, Water
The affects of light, temp, and water on plants
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Signs that a plant is getting too much sun (4) | flower petals dry out, leaf edges look burnt or dry, flower color looks washed out, the plant wilts |
| Signs that a plant is not getting enough light (5) | Slow growth, plant leans toward light, distance between stems is wide, fewer buds and flowers, stems are tall |
| If temps are to high or too low for a warm season plant this will happen | The plant will not make fruit |
| What happens to photosynthesis when you increase temps | It increases, until it gets too hot |
| What happens to flowering during warmer weather | Warmer weather triggers some plants to flower |
| What happens to many plants when it gets cooler | Many plants (such as grasses and trees) go into dormancy or sleep. |
| Low temperatures can result in | poor plant growth |
| Early warning signs of not enough water | Flower petals and buds fall off, leaves then shivel, stems flop, roots go limp |