![Can Plants Live Without Oxygen? [3 Hidden Phenomena Explained]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwNiUyRlBsYW50cy1OZWVkLU94eWdlbi5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
We inhale oxygen (O2) and exhale carbon dioxide (CO2), so it seems that we don’t need CO2 to survive. Since plants do the reverse – absorb carbon dioxide and expel oxygen – many think that plants don’t need oxygen to survive. Is this correct? Plants can’t live without oxygen. They need it to (1) distribute…
PVC pipes are a reliable, common, and preferred material in almost every hydroponic system. However, is there a looming threat to your health and to your garden in continually using them? PVCs are safe for hydroponics. These compounds have been tried and tested. However, the PVC to adopt for hydroponic applications should be rigid or…
![Plants That Produce Alcohol [And Surprising Effects]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwMyUyRkc4My5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI5NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==)
When bees fly tipsy, drunken birds smash into windows, and monkeys walk in dizzy circles, where’s all that free alcohol coming from? From overripe fruits, fermenting berries, and more. There are many plants capable of producing high ethanol content (alcohol). The most remarkable ones are: Brazilian peppertree Scarlet firethorn Many species of grass & algae…
![Why Caterpillar Cannot Pupate? [7 Causes & Solutions]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwMyUyRmNhdHRlcnBpbGFyLWNhbm5vdC1wdXBhdGUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Those who grow butterfly eggs indoors notice when into caterpillar pupas lie still, shrivel, turn black, turn into goo, are misshapen, or develop in incomplete ways. Why do these things happen? When caterpillar pupas fail, it may be caused by: Without us knowing, caterpillars and butterflies play critical roles in our lives. For the many…
Does soil really burn? What’s happened to it during a fire? These are questions that at least once crossed my mind and probably yours. After all, security is at stake. The good news is that despite this can happen, it is quite rare. Studies have demonstrated that soil starts burning at around 190°C when wood…
![5 Causes For Transparent Basil Leaves [and Solutions]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDkwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTAwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwMyUyRndvcmQtaW1hZ2UtMjMucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Those who grow potted, greenhouse, or indoor basil quickly notice when the leaves become translucent or transparent. Why does this happen? When basil leaves lose their green color and turn translucent or transparent, it may be caused by: lack of sunlight and chlorophyll production insects sucking out the juice cold drafts causing plant stress infection…