Plant Research
Amanda Alipio
Period 1 and 2
Research on Plants to Plant
Tulip
-The tulip is a flower that is part of the Liliaceae family.
-They are a spring flower but are a cold weather flower. Although they only bloom in the spring they need a period of cold weather so they can rest between each blooming season. The tulip grows from a bulb that needs to be chilled before it is planted in the ground.
-They need to be planted in soil that has good drainage, it is also recommended organic material and fertilizer is mixed in with the soil it is planted in.
-Although the plant blooms in the spring I have researched how to force the flower to bloom during the time you want. In order to do that you would need to plant the bulbs in a place where it is cool and kept moist, then moved to the sunlight when the plant starts sprouting up around two inches.
-Tulips don’t need much space width wise, the sprout up to be about eight inches tall.
-When the bulb is planted they should be close together but not touching each other, maybe one or two inches apart.
-It is recommended that organic material and fertilizer is mixed in with the soil for the tulip but it is not required. Bone material is another idea for nourishment. Other then that, the soil just needs to be kept moist.
-The tulip likes neutral soil.
-This plant needs to be watered often enough to keep the soil moist. Maybe everyday by the sprinkler.
Interesting Fact- There are over 3,000 different varieties of the tulip
http://www.theflowerexpert.
http://www.gardenguides.com/
Poppy
-The poppy is a flower.
-Poppies can grow in almost any type of soil. They can grow in warm weather conditions and grow fairly fast.
-They are grown from seeds.
-There are many different varieties of the poppy and they come in different colors such as yellow, white, red, pink, yellow, orange, and blue.
-It doesn’t take long for poppies to grow. They can even withstand droughts. They bloom during midsummer.
-It is recommended that this flower has at least eight inches in room to grow depending on which type of poppy you are planting. They can grow to be twelve to eighteen inches high.
-They should be fertilized once a month to keep them growing at a steady pace.
-Poppies prefer slightly acidic soil.
-This plant should be watered at least every other day by a sprinkler. Although this plant should be watered it can go without water because it is a drought tolerate plant.
Interesting Fact- In some areas of the world, such as parts in Europe, the poppy is considered to be a weed.
http://www.gardenersnet.com/
http://www.gardenguides.com/
Third Choice- Calla Lillies
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