its botanical name suggests, the tea plant is a variety of camellia, and like other camellias it can be cultivated in a home garden. It is not well suited to indoor cultivation, though. It grows best outdoors in climates like its native ones: temperate, with warm summers and cool (not cold) winters. In the United States, the best climate is probably like that found in the Carolinas. See similar questions...

Several flight experiments have been performed on plants, particularly on wheat. Part of the grass family, wheat is known as a cereal crop and typically used in making bread. In a microgravity environment, germinating seeds tend to grow normally with the shoots growing towards the light (positive phototropism). The roots do not exhibit phototropism, and they tend to grow whichever way they please. They will, nonetheless, usually stay within the moist medium in which the plant is growing. See similar questions...

No, but close. We are still balancing the size of our electronic catalog with the time it takes to access the information. We currently have about 95% of our varieties on our site. You are welcome to call if you don't see a variety you want, we are probably growing it. If you are looking for an item from last year's catalog that is not on the site, call us, we may have a limited supply available. We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee. See similar questions...

You decide. We recommend 11 in the Deluxe and 22 in the S2S or B2B. But if you want you can use smaller cubes and grow 24 in the Deluxe and 48 in the S2s or B2B. And switch to soil as well!Everything is explained in our free Grow DVD and easy to follow instruction manual. See similar questions...

Yes. Growing Camellia sinensis is quite easy. You can buy the plant or seed at most Camellia nurseries. However, making your own tea is a different question. The plant has to grow in a certain climate, and harvesting, drying and fermenting of young leaves is a science of its own. Nevertheless you can try, and if your brand is competitive to commercial names, start a business and make a lot of money. Otherwise, invite your friends and serve them your new homemade beverage. See similar questions...

Paphs are such a diverse group that you should have no problem adding some hybrids or even species to almost any collection, regardless of your growing conditions, even if you are already growing just other non-orchidaceous plants. See similar questions...

Sounds like you're here for the winter climate and not the natural beauty the desert offers. There are plenty of non-native plants available in the nurseries that are drought tolerant, don't have thorns, and will thrive in a Tucson landscape. They may have small leaves, thick stems, and look best in the spring and fall like many native plants. See similar questions...

Generally, plants need visible light and UV to grow. Although 99% of UV is eliminated from penetrating the roof, enough visible light and UV penetrated through the windows to ensure plant growth. What plants do not like is constant high temperatures. Smart Poly Inserts reduce the heat in your conservatory. See similar questions...

Usually - generally the bigger the pot, the better. It's easier to water and feed. Pots can of course be moved around to create different effects. See similar questions...

yea i built the 11 plant hydroponic system and im going to get a pump right and ive seen pics of a tube coming out of a container does that connect to the 1/2 inch hose connecter does that bring water up back to flow or is that to give to oxygen to the roots ,sorry but im new to this Ron, Trialbozz here from Victoria BC. I've been reading your discussion board and must say it has answered many questions I have had. I noticed you have shied away from questions regarding aquariums. See similar questions...

Plant requirements vary. Certain soil types (etc. acid, clay, sand, chalk, loam etc.) and conditions (sun or shade, dry, damp, waterlogged etc.) are better suited to some plants than others. The right choice of plants is essential for a healthy and vigorous garden. Plants that are not given favourable conditions will not thrive. See similar questions...

Soil does not make plants grow. It is merely a medium that supports the plants roots. It is the nutrients within the soil and photosynthesis that make the plant grow. In hydroponics, you provide all nutrients to the plants through a nutrient and water solution. And support to the roots through the use of a medium. See similar questions...

This depends on when you start 12/12 light cycle (flowering), if you are growing from seeds or clones, and your grow conditions. The above information shows what height you can expect when starting 12/12 at the height indicated. If you are growing in a cupboard, grow-box, closet, etc. and concerned about height start flowering early at 6-8 inches. There are various methods to control height gently and effectively as well. Try LST (low stress training) for example. See similar questions...

Plants do not do any noticeable growing in the winter months. Some root growth may be occurring. Cold water plants like Water Hawthorne, Parrot's Feather and WaterCress grow earlier than other plants. The Hawthorne has been observed blooming in February in western Virginia. See similar questions...

Usually the samphire zone is too saline and waterlogged to grow pasture. The best management for these areas is to fence them off from stock, so that they can regenerate naturally. This will have the beneficial effect of decreasing soil erosion off these sites, and may also improve the value of sites as habitats for wildlife. See similar questions...

there are fertile soils with a large seed bank of grasses and weeds which have been difficult to control by other means. fill the containers with organic compost or make your own using the following mix, - 3 buckets of cocopeat or coir 1 bucket of course lime free sand 1/2 a bucket of worm casts or soil from mole hills or other high quality weed free soil and 80 grams of calcified sea weed or granulated dolomite lime. See similar questions...