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PATHOGEN: A disease causing organism. PEAT: Decomposed organic matter found in bogs (not often ued anymore) PENJING: Chinese Bonsai. PERLITE: A high moisture retaining heat pressed volcanic rock used to open up soil (often used to grow seedlings) PETIOLE: The leaf stalk. PHOLEM: The green layer under the bark used to transport sugars from the leaves to other parts of the trees. PHOTOSYNTHESIS: The manufacturing of sugars by the leaves using carbon dioxide from the air, water and sunlight. PHOSPHORUS (P): An essential element for plant growth (Roots, Fruits and seeds) PINCHING OUT: Using your finger and thumb to pull off the new shoots. POTASSIUM (K): An essential element for plant growth (Strong growth, Flowers and fruit) also known as potash. POTENSAI: A plant with potential as Bonsai. POT BOUND: When the roots completly fill the pot. PRICKING OUT: Moving new seedlings from the seed tray to individual pots. PROPAGATOR: A container with a plastic cover used for growing cuttings. PROSTRATE: A plant that grows along the ground. PRUNING: Cutting shoots, leaves, branches and trunks to control the shape. PUMICE: A porous stone from soft lava rocks. PUNSAI: The Chinese pronunciation of Bonsai. |
