Orchid

different arrangements. Some only have a single flower, but most plants have a racemose inflorescence, which can consist of many flowers. The majority of

Tomato

plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their stem is not so strong, so if not supported (like in a greenhouse) the stem often [...] every year in temperate climate, but in greenhouses they can sometimes sustain up to three years. A great number of tomato varieties is now cultivated in

Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae [...] majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation [...] chrysanthemums are more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of

Cucumber

history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents. The cucumber plant is a creeping vine that grows up trellises or other [...] About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates

Gerbera

orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical [...] Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually

Click beetles

General Click beetles are elongate beetles with a hard exoskeleton, with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back [...] back feigning death and then suddenly propel themselves into the air with a audible click. Hence their name. Their larvae are called wireworms and feed [...] The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life

Tea mosquito bug

considered to be serious pest in tea growing areas. Helopeltis antonii attack cashew nut guava, neem and tea. Damage symptoms Helopeltis is a sucking pest [...] the plant tissues at the time of feeding causes reddish brown patches. As a result punctured snot to dry and die, curling of leaves, badly deformed and

Beetles

orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful [...] aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must pass through a pupal instar before reaching [...] The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess a pair of membranous wings

Pepper

direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties [...] increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment.

Tutasan

action The Tutasan trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone which lures [...] indicated If possible connect the trap to a dripper and make sure the water drips properly into the trap Add a small quantity of vegetable oil or liquid [...] Application Place the traps on the soil or substrate Maintain a distance of 15-20 metre between traps A continuous water supply is needed to ensure that the trap