Glossary of terms
A reference section with categories and short explanations.
Cactus grower terms
Root primordia that form on the surface of cuttings of plants being rooted or on the lateral shoots ("plantlets") of stems of species prone to producing plantlets. When placed in soil, waiting roots develop, forming a normal root system. S…
African violet terms
Type of flower with five very narrow long petals.
Garden terms
A condition of a plant in which it loses more water than it can obtain; leads to wilting.
Landscape terms
Special devices that appeared in the parks and gardens of the early Baroque. They were intended to spray thin streams of water on unsuspecting visitors.
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers: eloquence, persuasiveness, sincerity; "You must never deceive me", "Feelings are raging in my soul";
Cactus grower terms
The process of water exchange. Balance is an optimal water regime; deficit is an unbalanced water regime
Landscape terms
A natural or artificially constructed descending stream of water between two bodies of water at different levels. Installed in gardens and parks on changes of relief. Especially characteristic of romantic landscape-style parks (Alupka, Sof…
Cactus grower terms
Fungal disease of cacti.
Special terms
Arrangement of leaves in which three or more leaves are present at each node of the stem.
Landscape terms
A large glazed room or part of a room for growing exotic plants. It is furnished with pools, sculptures, and fountains.
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers "Welcome!";