2. Today:  We will be learning about how to care for houseplants. Please enjoy the lesson I have prepared for you all. Have Fun!

3. Menu CactusEnglish IvyQuiz

4. Cactus Care In this section… How to care for a Cactus houseplant. Water Sun Pot Size and Repotting Fertilizer

5. Cactus Care  In most cases cactus will do well inside as long as you remember 3 things! Food Light Water

6. Watering  Cactus in pots need more water than cactus plants in the ground.  They need watered about once every 2 weeks.

7. Watering  Here is a tip: When trying to decide to water the cactus take a wooden pencil or dow rod and place it down in the soil all the way to the bottom of the pot, when removed, if there is damp soil on it do not water the cactus.

8. Light  Sun is very important when dealing with a cactus.  In the house... Place near a bright window.  On the patio… Place it in a partly shaded area.

9. Light  FUN FACT! Never bring the cactus home and place it in bright sun. A cactus can get sun burnt just like a person!

10. Food  Cactus Plants Like To Eat!  Cactus plants thrive when given very diluted fertilizers.  A fertilizer that is too strong will burn it.  Feed the cactus a very small amount several times each month.

11. Pot Size and Repotting  Cactus start out in very small pots.  After a couple months the cactus will be growing and need a larger pot.  Tip: It is better to have the cactus in a pot that is too big than too small.

12. Pot Size and Repotting  A cactus will use all of the nutrients in its soil.  The perfect potting mix for a cactus: 1 part potting mix (not soil) 1 part washed sand 1 part coarse gravel

13. Review  Which needs more water A cactus plant in the ground? A cactus plant in a pot?

14. Review  Did you guess A cactus in a pot? If so then good job!  If not then you should review the slides again! (Select home to go back to the beginning of the cactus section.)

15. English Ivy In this section… How to care for an English Ivy houseplant. Watering Sun Pot Size and Repotting Fertilizer Temperature

16. Ivy Care  English Ivy is a very common houseplant.  Basic care for this plant is pretty easy.

17. Watering  Ivy does not need too much water.  Approximately once per week.  Keep soil evenly moist but not too soggy.  Also, do not let water just sit in the watering tray under the pot.

18. Light  Ivy plants like bright light but not direct sun.  They thrive when placed under fluorescent lighting.  Tip: If the white tips of the leaves begin to turn green you know that it needs more light.

19. Fertilizer  English Ivy does not respond well to frequent fertilizing treatments.  Fertilize the plant monthly with a high nitrogen fertilizer.

20. Temperature  When it comes to temperature ivy isn’t too picky!  English ivy does the best in cool to average room temperatures ranging from 50*F- 70*F

21. Pot Size and Repotting  It only needs repotted if you want it to continue to get larger.  Soil Mix: Soil-less potting mix Good waste drainage Moisture retention (See Local nursery for questions)

22. Video http://youtu.be/-fsNUECxjnE

23. Review  How often does an English Ivy plant need watered?

24. Review  Did you guess once every week? If so great job!  If not, you might want to think about looking over the material again!

25. Quiz Good Luck!

26. Question 1 How often do you need to water a cactus plant? a) Everyday b) Once a week c) Once a month d) Once every two weeks ABCD

27. Q1-W Oops! Try again….I know that you can get this. Try Again

28. Q1-C Correct! Good Job! Next Question

29. Question2 Does English Ivy require full sun? a) Yes b) No AB

30. Q2-W I’m sorry that is incorrect! Please try again. Try Again

31. Q2-C Correct! Excellent! Next Question

32. Question 3 Should you fertilize a cactus plant? a) Yes b) No AB Next Question

33. Q3-W Try Again! You Know This! Try Again

34. Q3-C Yay! You are so smart! Next Question

35. Question 4 How often should you fertilize your English Ivy plant? a) Everyday b) Every week c) Every other week d) Once per month ABCD

36. Q4-W Oops! This one is tricky! Try Again! Try Again

37. Q4-C EXCELLENT! Good Job! Next Question

38. Question 5 Does a cactus plant require full sun? a) Yes b) No AB

39. Q5-W Not Quite! Try Again! Try Again

40. Q5-C Good Job! You have learned so much!

41. You Made it! Good job!