| Life Sciences -
Botany |
| Q20283
: | Hi! I just want to ask something. Few weeks ago, i tried to water my plant with milk. The result was bacterias or fungi or whatever was that (it's white and stink) was grown in my plant. And my plant did not grow at all. It became stink, very stink. Can you tell me why? My plant was green peas. Thank you. |
| Q20274
: | Do green beans grow faster than red beans with the same amount of sunlight and water |
| Q19959
: | Does active transport occurred in the transport of sugars by phloem and absorption of water at the roots? |
| Q19925
: | How do the water lettuce and floating moss fern float? |
| Q19882
: | What is Brassica rapa? I wonder if this kind of plant is available in Singapore. I saw this on the website http://www.fastplants.org/intro.html. |
| Q19879
: | May I know how low tide and high tide effect the distribution of pneumatophores of the mangrove plant (Avicennia marina) or any mangrove plant? |
| Q19853
: | It is known that the hydrangea flower is pink if the shrub grows on acidic soil and blue if the shrub is found growing on alkaline soil. How do we explain this phenomenon and what chemical is responsible for this occurrence? |
| Q19851
: | What plants can a bamboo cross breed with? |
| Q19822
: | Does the hibiscus plant bear fruits? If not, how does it propagate? |
| Q19799
: | Which way do climber plants twine, anticlockwise or clockwise? And why? |
| Q19759
: | What is the difference between cauliflower and broccoli? |
| Q19735
: | Why is the cotyledon so big in a non-endospermic dicotyledonous seed yet so much smaller in a monocotyledonous seed? |
| Q19727
: | How many times can a banana plant bear fruit? |
| Q19710
: | What is a hemp plant? |
| Q19704
: | What are the names of common weeds found in our gardens and open fields? |
| Q19425
: | What is the life span of a tree? Can a tree survive eternal if there is no factor disrupting it? |
| Q19417
: | When bean seeds germinate, they get their food from the seed leaves. Once the leaves appear, the seedling can make its own food. However, there would be a period of overlap in that the seedling would have its new leaves as well as its seed leaves (which may be shrivelled but have not dropped off). During this period, does the seedling still depend on the seed leaves for food or is it independent as soon as the seed leaves appear? |
| Q19396
: | If a birds nest fern grows on a tree where does its roots go and how does it get its water from? |
| Q19329
: | How do sugarcane reproduce? Is it by stem cutting or by suckers? Or is it both ways? |
| Q19290
: | I need some advice regarding orchid mutation. My situation: Dendrobium Shavin White was mutated by insecticide. The outcome was that the flower itself looked bigger (petals and lip, opposite effect on Dorsal and Lateral sepal) than Shavin White, the plant does not have any leaves and roots too. |
| Q19288
: | What is the definition of a palm? Or what is the major different between a palm and a tree? |
| Q19259
: | How do deciduous trees make their own food during the winter months when all their leaves drop; do they go into hibernation, with food stored, and if so, where do they keep their reserves? And when spring comes, what triggers the leaves to form, and from where do they get the energy to start growing leaves? |
| Q19252
: | What is the biggest plant on Earth and how big is it? |
| Q19186
: | Can all flowering plants bear fruit? Is it true that some non-flowering plants bear flowers and fruits? Is it true some flowering and non-flowering plants feed on other animals and plants? |
| Q19110
: | What are the functions for the different parts of the flower and the male and female flower? |
| Q19104
: | How is water chestnut dispersed? |
| Q19089
: | How do carrots reproduce? Do they have seeds and fruit?
Do plants with underground roots and underground stems have fruits and seeds? |
| Q19000
: | Can ethylene molecules advance fruits to ripen? |
| Q18917
: | I have been sent some saga seeds from my friend in Singapore. Is it possible to grow them in the UK, and if so, what conditions do they need to grow in? |
| Q18911
: | Are there any angiosperms that do not form fruits from flowers? |
| Q18907
: | Can I have some information on the dispersal of seeds by the explosive method, with examples? |
| Q18893
: | Does a water hyacinth have tiny hairs on the leaves? |
| Q18884
: | Does coconut have seed? |
| Q18784
: | This is not a science question but what are the unusual plants found in Singapore Botanical Gardens? What are so unusual about them? |
| Q18753
: | How many types of water lilies are there? What are the types? |
| Q18698
: | Where can we find rubber trees in Singapore? Can I have a picture of rubber trees with the fruits and seeds? If you can, give me some information about the dispersal of rubber seeds. Thank you! |
| Q18683
: | How does the venus flytrap reproduce? |
| Q18657
: | Could you please provide information on the scientific classification and cultivation of bougainvillea? |
| Q18625
: | Which website can I find pictures of angsana tree? |
| Q18574
: | How do make my orchids bloom? Besides fertilizer and watering everyday what else should I do in order to have flowers? |
| Q18569
: | Do xanthophylls make food as chlorophyll? How does it make food? |
| Q18124
: | I was wondering if you could provide me with some quality links about thigmotropism. I have exhausted many websites, books, etc., but am still looking for more information about plants and their response to touch. If you could provide me with references to any published articles on this subject that would be wonderful. Thank you again so much. |
| Q18097
: | If mowing the lawn removes the growing portion of the plant, why do we have to continue mowing each week? |
| Q18010
: | What is the scientific name for radish? |
| Q17454
: | Can leaves that are not green still make their own food? |
| Q16918
: | Where can I find information on the taxonomy of water lily? |
| Q15635
: | Can I know more about the bladderwort plant please? |
| Q15556
: | Is the Tecoma spp the same as the trumpet tree? |
| Q15119
: | The colour of tree bark is largely due to what? |
| Q14947
: | Can ethylene molecules advance fruits and vegetables to ripen? |
| Q14927
: | Do you provide information on poisonous plants? If you do are there any information on dumbcanes, money plants, etc? If you don't, can you please give me some useful websites on these plants? Thanks! |
| Q14889
: | Could you tell me why nowadays Angsana is not so common to be wayside tree? |
| Q14878
: | How does water lettuce float on the water? |
| Q14793
: | Where can I find pictures on parts of an Angsana tree (e.g. leaf, flower, fruit, etc)? |
| Q14728
: | I would like to know more about orchid cultivation, especially the process and ways they are cultivated and kept in orchid farms. Thank you. |
| Q14714
: | Green plants are considered as food producers. How about carnivorous plants? Are they considered as both food producers as well as food consumers? |
| Q14673
: | Do Bryophyllum and Begonia have buds? |
| Q14608
: | How does grass reproduce and propagate? |
| Q14560
: | I'll like to know the English and scientific name of "You Mai (Mandarin)/Yao Mak (Cantonese)". It is a kind of vegetables that looks like Chinese lettuce. Thanks. |
| Q14119
: | Which part of the yam plant is poisonous? |
| Q14026
: | Do saga seeds grow all year round or is it seasonal in nature? I have been to the places mentioned in this site. I saw a lot of saga trees but none has saga seeds growing at all. |
| Q14020
: | What is the origin of the word 'durian'? |
| Q13931
: | Is the crunchy, white, slightly sweet vegetable that is in "rojak" and is commonly called Turnip (or sweet turnip) actually a (scientifically) Turnip or is this a common mistake? It is something I have noticed it called Turnip in Singapore, but it doesn't seem to be related to a Turnip. |
| Q13709
: | Can you please provide a list of 20 different plants grown locally? Thanks a million! |
| Q13669
: | Can you show me different types of ferns? |
| Q13328
: | Does arrowhead have flower? |
| Q13298
: | What is the definition of a flowering plant? Are Dumbcane and Money Plant flowering or non-flowering plants? |
| Q13224
: | What is the scientific name of onion? |
| Q13097
: | Where can I find ferns in Singapore? |
| Q12615
: | What part of the lotus plant do we eat? |
| Q12551
: | Does the fig plant have flowers? |
| Q12231
: | Where can I find a lot of saga trees in Singapore? Thanks. |
| Q12153
: | What is the characteristics and properties of Kalanchoe pinnata? |
| Q12115
: | Where can I find pictures of pollen grains? |
| Q11981
: | Why are carrots orange? Does the soil have anything to do with the colour of the carrots? |
| Q11895
: | What is medicinal plant? What is Vernonia cinerea? |
| Q11725
: | Is there a book on the botanical sites of Singapore? |
| Q11694
: | Can you give me background information on radish plants? Thank you. |
| Q11482
: | How do the Venus flytrap, sundew and bladderwort trap animals? |
| Q11392
: | I just want to know about Jambu Laut or Syzygium grandis. Could you please help? |
| Q11134
: | Please show me the picture of colocasia. |
| Q11049
: | Do pineapples grow on trees in bushes or other? |
| Q10776
: | How many types of grasses are there in Singapore? What are their names and how to take care of them? |
| Q10643
: | What is fungi and algae? I wish to know more about the types of fungi and algae found in Singapore. Where I can I get these information? |
| Q10326
: | What is a water banana? Is it a floating plant or a partially-submerged plant? How does is look like? |
| Q10227
: | What part of the flower produces its smell? What is the chemical process? |
| Q10190
: | There is a vegetable that is currently available in Singapore; it is called "kapek soon" in Hokkien. It looks a bit like a large slightly flattened asparagus spear but is brighter green in colour. It is from China and probably is the shoot of a waterlily / lotus or other aquatic plant rhizome. What is its botanical name? |
| Q10101
: | Do plants close their stomata when they are not photosynthesising? Do they ever close their stomata in their whole life? |
| Q9892
: | How does a water lettuce reproduce? |
| Q9636
: | Do we consume the seed or the fruit of the peanut plant? It is very confusing as some books say that it is the seed, while others say that it is the fruit. |
| Q9603
: | I need to know if the method of dispersion for yellow-flame and flame-of-the-forest is the same. I could not find the answer from books or internet. |
| Q9541
: | How do I grow a coconut palm tree from seed? |
| Q9532
: | I was told that durian is scientifically not a fruit because unlike an orange you cannot eat durian (with its covering) while we can eat all parts of an orange. Is this true? |
| Q9485
: | Where are the stomata located on the leaves? Top or bottom or both? If both, which side has more? What about aquatic plants? |
| Q9373
: | Why do bananas change colour from green, to yellow, to eventually brown? |
| Q9370
: | What is hydroponics? What is aeroponics? What are the processes like? |
| Q9358
: | Is the fruit of the Rain-Tree edible? |
| Q9291
: | Can you please provide me with some information on Morning Glory? |
| Q9290
: | Could you please give me a list of all the nightshade vegetables? |
| Q9281
: | Could you please provide some information on saga tree? |
| Q9207
: | Why is that in the dicotyledonous stem, the xylem and phloem that is grouped together to form vascular bundles arranged in a ring round a central region but in the dictotyledonous root, the xylem and phloem are not bundled together, instead they are lying on different radii, alternating with each other. Does it have a special reason and does the differnces help them to funcion better? |
| Q9200
: | I have a young friend who would like to know what exactly tree sap is, and the role it plays in the function of trees. |
| Q9158
: | What is the characteristics of a bonsai plant? |
| Q9123
: | What is the scientific name for cow grass? Could you name some interesting facts about the plant? |
| Q9003
: | What interesting facts are there about the bamboo and what is its way of dispersal? |
| Q8869
: | How many leaves does duckweed have? |
| Q8791
: | What is a phytohormone? |
| Q8783
: | What are the uses of Aloe vera and what does it contain? |
| Q8753
: | According to the book "A Guide to the Skyrise Gardening" by Parks & Recreation Department (published by the Singapore Science Centre), the botanic name for Money Plant is Scindapsus aureus. How ever, in another book entitled "Skyrise Gardening in Highrise Homes" published by National Parks Board, the same plant is named Epopremnum aureum. Please tell me which is the correct name for the common Money Plant. |
| Q8729
: | Can you please provide information on local medicinal plants? |
| Q8716
: | Why plants do not need a pump to transport materials unlike animals which have hearts to do the jobs? |
| Q8691
: | What are palisade cells and their functions in plant? |
| Q8686
: | How many types of plant growth hormones and what are their names? |
| Q8609
: | Are tomatoes a simple fruit? |
| Q8517
: | Is there any other native orchid species in Singapore other than those stated in the book "Orchids of Singapore" published by Singapore Science Centre? |
| Q8454
: | What is the difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms? |
| Q8426
: | Is the bamboo species thamnocalamus crassinodo winter/frost-hardy? |
| Q8310
: | In tropical Singapore, why do some trees (presumably of temperate species) still undergo leaves-shedding or flower-bloomings at certain times of the year, e.g. April and Sept? With minimal seasonal changes, how do the trees "know" that it is notional "autumn" or "spring"? |
| Q8220
: | Where do pineapples grow? |
| Q8013
: | I learned from the records of Royal Botanic Gardens that a very rare species of palm tree of Mauritius, Hyophorbe amaricaulis, was planted in Singapore Botanic Gardens in 1880. Is the tree still around? |
| Q7976
: | Why does putting an onion in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting it seem to help some people keep from tearing? |
| Q7967
: | I have been trying to grow cut pandan plants which I bought from the wet market. However they never survive. Please advise me the right way to grow this beautiful plant. |
| Q7490
: | What are cannas tubers? |
| Q7348
: | Is sansevieria a poisonous plant? |
| Q7038
: | What is tapioca? |
| Q6604
: | What is the scientific name of Hibiscus? What is their origin and where were they grown? |
| Q6572
: | What phylum, subphylum, class, and order does the common sunflower belong to? |
| Q6560
: | What are ferns? How do they reproduce and propagate? |
| Q6518
: | Why do some flowers only bloom at night? What is the advantage of this reproductive strategy? |
| Q6514
: | What is hydroponics? |
| Q6380
: | Please tell me more about the Venus Fly Trap. |
| Q6284
: | Can you tell me if you know of a plant called "four angled bean"? It could easily have several other common names. I would also be interested in knowing the botanical name if possible? |
| Q6252
: | Could you please tell me what the large Palm like fan shaped trees in front of the Raffles Hotel are called? |
| Q5910
: | What is sundew? |
| Q5876
: | Can you please give me some information about the carnivorous "bladderwort" plants? |
| Q5848
: | Why do flowers smell? |
| Q5505
: | Does Chinese tea contain caffeine? What is the amount of caffeine in the type of 'black tea' that most of us drink? |
| Q4311
: | I would like to know the scientific name, the use, and other relevant information about the pandan plant. |
| Q4262
: | What is the scientific name of the Arizona palo verde tree? |
| Q4206
: | Can I know more about orchid? |
| Q4161
: | What is the difference between the hydrilla plant and the cabomba? |
| Q4004
: | How do roses propagate? |
| Q3808
: | Do cacti have stomata? If so, where are they located? |
| Q3747
: | What is chlorophyll made up of? |
| Q3686
: | What is bryophyllum? |
| Q3592
: | In what way is the leaf of water lily useful to man? |
| Q3588
: | Is "cupid's Shaving brush" also known as "Lalang"? Or are they different plants? |
| Q3582
: | Is cocoyam an underground stem or root? How about yam, is it an underground stem or root? |
| Q3552
: | Most fungi we know about are non-green (they do not have chlorophyll), but are there any fungi that have chlorophyll and can photosynthesize in order to make its own food? |
| Q3534
: | In regards to taxonomy, what family do onions, garlic and asparagus fall into? |
| Q3288
: | How do you distinguish between a male and female orchid? How do you know whether the orchid is ready for fertilization? How long would it take for an orchid to be matured and ready for fertilization? |
| Q3262
: | Could you please give me some information on marcotting or may be wed addresses that have the information? Thank you. |
| Q3237
: | How many types of ferns are there in Singapore? |
| Q3164
: | What are the trees in Singapore that have barks? |
| Q3088
: | What are the minerals required for a growing plant? What are the roles of minerals in the growth of a plant? |
| Q2911
: | How do plants self-pollinate? Is it just by luck, or do cross-pollinating and self-pollinating plants fall under different categories? |
| Q2667
: | Why must transpiration occur in plants? |
| Q2655
: | Can we grow grapes in Singapore? I heard that it can be done via hydrophonics; how true is that and how can it be done? |
| Q2628
: | What is the difference between a monocotyledon and a dicotyledon plant? |
| Q2565
: | What are the basic structural benefits of a plant, especially regarding photosynthesis? |
| Q2543
: | May I know the difference between underground stems and storage roots? Please give examples. |
| Q2510
: | Does a non-flowering plant bear seeds? |
| Q2395
: | Which is the part of the onion plant that we eat? (e.g. the leaves, underground stem etc.) |
| Q2375
: | We know the colour of leaves, flowers and vegetables is due to the pigment they contain. In what way can we prove that it is true? Are there experiments to prove it? |
| Q2354
: | What is the difference between hydroponis and aeroponis? |
| Q2261
: | What is a "Chekur" plant? |
| Q2260
: | Where can I find information on the angsana plant? |
| Q2211
: | Please tell me more about carnivorous plants. |
| Q2179
: | What are the scientific names for the casuarina trees and Christmas trees? |
| Q2092
: | Is it possible for certain leaves to live for more that one year while still attached to the tree? If so, could you please state an example? |
| Q2091
: | Do peanuts grow on trees or underground? |
| Q2084
: | What specific plant uses leaf reproduction? |
| Q1989
: | Do the sepals of a flower perform photosynthesis? |
| Q1845
: | If I implant the cells of one plant into another plant, will the plant bloom many different kind of flowers and bear different fruits? Why or Why not? |
| Q1803
: | How does a shade leaf differ from a sun leaf? How does having these two types of leaves help a tree adapt to its environment? How does a pine needle cross section differ from a maple leaf cross section? What are the advantage and disadvantage for the pine needle? |
| Q1754
: | Bryophyllum leaf is often called "mother of thousands". How did it get its name? |
| Q1695
: | How do most aquatic plants propagate themselves? On which part of the water lettuce is the flower found? |
| Q1691
: | What is a rhizome? What is a bud? What is a corm? |
| Q1596
: | How do seedless grapes reproduce? |
| Q1586
: | How does the lagerstroemia fruit disperse its seeds? |
| Q1492
: | What are Brassinosteroids? |
| Q1462
: | What are the most common trees in Singapore? |
| Q1461
: | How are seeds from the flowers of the cow grass dispearsed? Where are the spores of the dragon's nest fern found? |
| Q1457
: | Does a Coleus plant have flowers? |
| Q1444
: | How does one pronounce "Bryophyllum"? |
| Q1426
: | What is a Lasia Spinosa? |
| Q1412
: | Why are chloroplasts unnecessary in onion bulb cells? |
| Q1323
: | Are all leaves green in colour? |
| Q1318
: | Why does vernonia grow near bougainvillea? |
| Q1303
: | Which one of the following plants can reproduced by division?
(1)Ginger
(2)African daisy
(3)Begonia
(4)Lalang |
| Q1244
: | (i) How would you define a seedling?
(ii) What is most essential for the growth of a seedling?
(iii) Can plants photosynthesize without water/sunlight? A seedling is a young plant, which has emerged from a seed when it germinates. |
| Q1243
: | Do pineapples, bananas and coconuts have seeds? If yes, how many are there in each of the fruits? |
| Q1199
: | How do carnivorous and cacti plants reproduce? |
| Q1158
: | Why does the bougainvillea flower have attractive bracts but not petals? |
| Q1094
: | Are Cupid's Shaving Brushes asexual or bisexual plants? |
| Q1047
: | How many kinds of underground stems are there? Can you list a few? |
| Q1014
: | Fruit trees are normally produced from the seeds of the fruits but what happens if the fruits are seedless? |
| Q1008
: | Where can I find a list of all the local plants of Singapore with a brief description of the plants? |
| Q876
: | How to keep pressed leaves green? |
| Q775
: | Why is a pine tree considered to be more similar to a Hibiscus plant than to a fern? |
| Q727
: | How was a rain forest formed? |
| Q711
: | How can I determine the age or life of an Acacia Mangium's leaf? |
| Q638
: | What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? |
| Q629
: | Do trees really turn their leaves over when it is going to rain? If they do, why? |
| Q611
: | What are the common daisies in Singapore? Where can I find information about them? |
| Q528
: | Can you name me some poisonous plants in Singapore? |
| Q501
: | How do I make a bottled garden? |
| Q490
: | What is the name of Singapore's national flower? |
| Q393
: | Can I have pictures about the minerals found in mineral, water, tap water and boiled water? Which plant will grow faster? |
| Q356
: | Can I please have the pictures of our local flowers together with their names? |
| Q343
: | What common chemicals are heat-resistant?
If a chemical is heat resistant, does that make it anti-fungus?
Is it true that fungus growth can be accelerated by increasing the humidity and temperature? If so, how can we do it in a typical Singapore school environment? |
| Q331
: | Is water important for the growth of a plant? |
| Q158
: | After it has been raining, why do flowers smell fresher and sweeter? |
| Q154
: | What is a rengas tree? |
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