Friday, May 21, 2010

Why are is my peace lily plant leaves still turning brown?

I changed the soil, repotted, water w/ filtered water; enough(not alot %26amp; not to little). I keep the leaves clean, it gets medium light and I had fertilized already (not to much). Still my leaves are turning brown.

Why are is my peace lily plant leaves still turning brown?
Possibly too close to the window.
Reply:It could be too much UV rays directly to the plant.
Reply:are there any pests or parasites around it?


Can I submerge my lily seeds to jumpstart growth?

I plan on sowing the seeds in real soil once they germinate, but for now I'm concerned with IF they'll germinate if I dunk them in water for the first few days or something. If this is a plausible way to start growth, how long should I keep them in the water and what other circumstances should I try to keep to ensure the highest chance of germination?





Thanks

Can I submerge my lily seeds to jumpstart growth?
Sowing lily seeds in real soil can risk infecting the seedlings with a disease. It is not required to presoak most lily seed for germination, though oriental lily seed does benefit from this treatment. Simply sow the seed at the right time. Here are some good articles that describe the starting of lilies from seed.





http://www.lilies.org.uk/html/propagatio...


http://www.lilyseed.com/growing_species....


http://www.lilyseed.com/growing_martagon...
Reply:Lilies I have start from blubs not seeds. But seeds or bulbs should be planted in dirt not water. Use some containers you don't need for a while to get them started. They will still need water and sun even to start.





PS - if is a perenniel bulb, just plant it in the Fall.


Why is my peace lily plant leaves still turning brown?

I changed the soil, repotted, water w/ filtered water; enough(not alot %26amp; not to little). I keep the leaves clean, it gets medium light and I had fertilized already (not to much). Still my leaves are turning brown.

Why is my peace lily plant leaves still turning brown?
It is over watered. Peace Lilies dont like change of enviroments, the best place is in a conservatory or in the sun near other plants. You need to cut out the dead leaves and only water it a jug of water every two weeks.


Hope this helps :)
Reply:don't water when the sun is on it,it burns the leaves.


Lily's back legs! Help Me Help Her!?

We let her outside while cooking dinner. About 9 pm, and when we did she waswalking on her 2 front legs and holding one back leg up. Her bottom end was so heavy she kept collapsing. We had to lock her knees for her so she could take baby steps to move. We gave her 2 Advils in balogna not knowing that it was posinis to dogs. And 3 more at about 3am when we took her outside where she didn't go to the bathroom. We aren't sure if she can't go or if she doesn't have to. Then we put her in her chair and turned on the air condishoner. She was nervos and short of breath. We rubed and petted her thinking it would be her last night with us. My mom called our vet that comes to us, Dr.Frank. He didn't answer, but called back this morning at 6. He said no more advil and said either to not let her have food and water, or to go ahead and let her. My mom isn't sure which he said. We let her have a little, but she has been sleeping. We hope it doesn't shut down her kidneys. He think it might be a disc

Lily's back legs! Help Me Help Her!?
If it's a disc, you mostly just want to keep her quiet. This disc will cause her nerves in her legs to not work right and cause her pain. The more she moves, the more she can damage delicate spine tissue. And probably not to give her food or water in case she needs surgery. Let us know how it goes, okay?
Reply:stop asking this question go to a dog vet, ur letting her die! do something about this poor little dog
Reply:That sounds either like a neurological problem, or some kind of inflammation somewhere. I'm curious what the vet will say. It may just be her time. Keep her safe and comfortable until the vet gets there.


Good luck to you!
Reply:Try lightly pinching in between the pads on her back feet. She should pull her foot away from you if not you know her spine is being compromised either by a tumor or ruptured disc or possibly traumatic injury that occurred while out of your site. In any of the cases about the vet will have to be the one to treat your dog. No home remedy is going to fix them.
Reply:I'm sorry, I doubt anyone on here will be able to help. I think this can only really be handled by a vet. I guess just make sure she gets lots of rest, gets quite alot of fluids and seems comfortable.
Reply:Well, still think the vet is an idiot..how can he tell without even viewing the dog?





But if your set on waiting for him, DON'T lock her kneecaps (can't imagine how one would do this anyway) use a towel and run it under her and use it to hold her back end up like a sling.





I DOUBT it's a tumor....tumors don't come on instantly like that.

flowers and gifts

Lily of the valley - planting and growing tips?

first off, i bought some bulbs (seeds?) and they look really dry and like fat hollow straw strands. is this normal? i had no i dea what i was doing, i just remember my grandma used to have them when i was a kid and i thought they looked beautiful. should i cut off those straw-like tips? that's how they came in the bag from the store. they look kind of ugly right now. have i bought something already dead? hah. if this is normal, how long should i expect to wait until i see anything change? should i water every day? less often?

Lily of the valley - planting and growing tips?
You may have bought duds. Lilly of the valley is a spring flower, with the blooming happening at the same time as lilacs (I have both).





Lily of the valley is best transplanted in the fall. When first unearthed you will see small bulbs attached to hairy root systems. The dead looking stalks you talk about is what is leftover of their previous tops.





Try planting these now (I sure hope they haven't dried out too much), about an inch into the soil, with those hard little stalks sticking straight up. Group them fairly tightly together (in a diamond pattern about 2 inches apart). If they survive and start multiplying they will do this by division of the bulb itself, and the areas beside each will fill in fairly quickly.





Also lily of the valley really likes shady areas...some sun is okay, but it should be planted in an area that is in shade for the afternoon. And they like moist soils, so enriching the soil underneath the bulbs with a good 4 inches of mulch will help feed them and keep them healthy for years.





Finally, please remember that lily of the valley IS poisonous. Make sure your kids and pets don't try to chew at them.


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...
Reply:Must have bought them from an idiot mart, er...mass-merchandizer? Those came to the store in mid-Feb, %26amp; should have been potted or planted by April . They are probably dead, or severely weakened . The "straw" is from the plants starting to grow, %26amp; then drying out . Take them back %26amp; get a refund . If you want L-o-t-V, walk around , %26amp; look for someone with a lot of them . Ask to buy some . He/she will probably just give them to you . In any event you will get a better deal . If all else fails, buy some plants from a local garden center, or pips from a reputable mail-order/online plant company . ( NOTTTTT!!!! Michigan Bulb Co., or Springhill Nursery - small crap,almost as bad as where you got the ones you have.) I'll look for some good sources . Back in a bit.;D








Here's how-to info:http://www.plantideas.com/bulb/bulb7.htm...





Sources:


http://www.willowcreekgardens.com/index....





http://www.waysidegardens.com/webapp/wcs...
Reply:They don't like to be planted too deeply, %26amp; they love shade.


They prefer cool, moist, acidic soils


Plant 1-2" below soil level. They're usually planted in the spring when the ground warms to about 50 degrees.


Once established, they'll grow rapidly %26amp; will need to be divided in spring or fall. Each division should have at least one “pip”- a pinkish-white growing tip that looks like the eye of an Irish potato. Add plenty of organic material to the planting area- compost or leaf mold both work well. After planting, the pips should be one inch below the soil surface. A one to two inch mulch of shredded leaves or pine straw should be added after planting to conserve soil moisture and to keep the soil cool. Top dress with a new layer of organic material each fall, and then cover the planting with a new layer of mulch.





I had the same problem when I bought my rhizomes fro WalMart. They never came up. I planted them in good potting soil mixed with peat moss. I took extra care to provide them with the best growing conditions, but nothing happened.





You'll have to go back to the store to get a refund. I'm actually contemplating going to a garden center to buy one that's already growing. Once you get one that's growing, they easily increase.





Sorry that you got such a bum deal.


Good luck on your next try at growing them!
Reply:Lily of the valley's month to bloom is May, I'd suggest planting them in total shade, they thrive well under a tree, the look that you have described just sounds like they are in hibernation, don't take them apart. Remember, these plants spread, if you place them around a tree, make a small hedge around it with stones to contain them. They'll be beautiful next spring!


Plants in my fish tank?

i got water lily bulbs and they've been in there for 5 days and there's like white film bubbles arround them one arround each bulb and i have two of them in there................

Plants in my fish tank?
They are most likely duds that are beginning to rot. You could leave them in there another day or two, or move them to a shallow plate of water and cover them with paper towel. Next time, consider buying bulbs that already have roots or leaves growing on them.
Reply:It may be just because it is new to your tank (since it is a live plant), but it should probably go away soon. Or maybe you should just get plant treatment if it starts growing fungus or bacteria or something.


Please help me with these art history questions (no its not my midterm) only productive answers plse and thnx?

1. Which of the following is not considered art or design? (2 points)


the graceful curves of a tree


a place-setting of china


a photograph showing graceful curves of a tree


a church building


2. What are the 5 major reasons humans create art?


(2 points)


for spiritual, historical, or economic reasons, or for beauty or propaganda purposes


for spiritual, selfish, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes


for spiritual, historical, or moral reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes


for spiritual, historical, or selfish reasons, or for beauty and propaganda purposes


3. Why are prehistoric works of art designated as such?


(2 points)


Because they cannot be dated.


Because they cannot be attributed to a particular artist.


Because they were painted in a cave.


Because the society that created them did not yet possess written language.


4. As early humans sought explanations for the events of their daily lives, they began to focus on the power of _______________. (2 points)


divine beings


positive thinking


nature


generosity


5. The early prehistoric sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels cave in Germany are considered______________________________...


(2 points)


the oldest examples of human art ever found


evidence of early shamanism


so intricate they break the theory of the gradual evolution of art


all of the above


6. The entrance stone at Newgrange, Ireland exhibits which other ancient form of artistic expression?


(2 points)


Paleolithic cave paintings


early humanoid figure drawings


rock carving exemplifying common abstract swirls and symbols


woven reed basketry in primitive designs


7. The following is a description of which room or chamber in Altamira cave? ‘This room by the cave’s entrance shows us one of the most beautiful panels of prehistoric art. On the ceiling of this room, large scale animal figures, in an apparent mess, turn up. The bison, the most represented of these animals, is surrounded by other animals like the hind and the horse.’


(2 points)


the Representation Room


the Central Gallery


the Horse Tail Passage


the Polychromatics Room


8. What preserved the art of Altamira until modern day? (2 points)


the Paleolithic inhabitants sealed off the cave once all the walls and ceilings had been painted


the Paleolithic inhabitants covered their artwork with a layer of animal fat to protect the paintings


a natural collapse at the end of the Upper Paleolithic period


an intentional collapse by the people of the Upper Paleolithic period


9. What two sections of Lascaux are the most impressive?


(2 points)


the Chamber of Felines and Dead Man’s Shaft


the Painted Gallery and the Lateral Passage


the Main Gallery and the Lateral Passage


the Painted Gallery and the Great Hall of the Bulls


10. Why was the Cave of Lascaux closed to the public in 1963?


(2 points)


The floor of the cave was becoming eroded.


Carbon dioxide levels were corroding the walls.


Visitors were inadvertently smudging the artworks.


both A and B


11. Why is the scene in the Shaft of the Dead Man so significant?


(2 points)


because of its narrative possibilities


because of the rich use of color


because of its detail in the manes and fur


because of the realistic portrayal of animal movement


12. The following are all theories as to why these ancient cave paintings were created, EXCEPT?


(2 points)


They were created as a way to honor the spirits of great beasts after they had been slain and remember the glories of the hunt.


They were created as a way to “bring life” to future animals of which their own lives were so dependent.


They were created to teach and show young hunters how to identify and hunt certain animals.


They were created prior to the hunt in order to ensure good luck and success.


13. A tall block of solid stone standing by itself, whether a natural rock feature or a stone column shaped and erected by people, is called a _________________________.


(2 points)


a megalith


a statue


an obelisk


a monolith


14. Stonehenge was created…


(2 points)


in a single phase over 1400 years, starting around 3000 BCE


in 3 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 30,000 BCE


in 2 different phases over 1400 years, starting around 3,000 BCE


in 3 different phases over 1400 years starting around 3,000 BCE


15. From below, choose the answer that lists all of those features we can find at Stonehenge today.


(2 points)


the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Timber posts


the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and bluestones


the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, and Aubrey holes filled with cremation deposits


the Trilithon Horseshoe, Sarsen Circle, bluestones and several large, specially arranged individual stones


16. Which of the following was NOT used by ancient builders in the construction of Stonehenge? (2 points)


mortice and tenon joints


keystone and lever joints


post and lintel construction


tongue and groove joints


17. Sumerian art takes the form of sculpture or painting. Their artwork was created for which of the following groups of reasons?


(2 points)


spiritual, historical, and reasons of propaganda


spiritual, moral, and reasons of beauty


historical, moral, and reasons of beauty


historical, moral, and reasons of propaganda


18. Which of the following is NOT a description of the Sumerian statues from Tell Asmar?


(2 points)


tall, bearded figures with huge, staring eyes and long, pleated skirts


made from stone and marble


are all similar in size and weight


bodies are cylindrical with uplifted heads and hands clasped


19. This form of Sumerian art was rolled over wet clay on which it left an impression in relief.


(2 points)


stone stele


shell inlay


cylinder-seals


Warka vase


20. What is the most common form of Assyrian art? (2 points)


stone sculptures of government leaders


large frescoes in the decoration of public buildings and palaces


relief sculptures in the decoration of public buildings and palaces


stone sculptures of religious figures


21. Much of the carved surfaces of Assyrian ivories were covered with what?


(2 points)


rich paint


cuneiform


gold leaf


none of the above


22. Why are there so few structures still surviving from ancient Mesopotamia?


(2 points)


All of the structures from this time period were made from clay bricks, and natural erosion has worn most of the small buildings away.


Many ruins have long served as quarries for building materials.


Wars and pillaging of artifacts contribute to the lack of surviving structures.


all of the above


23. What is the most famous surviving feature of Babylon?


(2 points)


the Warka Vase


the Northwest Palace


the Ishtar Gate


the Hanging Gardens of Babylon


24. What 3 creatures are represented on the last surviving feature from the above question #23?


(2 points)


lions, dragons, and bulls


lions, unicorns, and bulls


dragons, tigers, and bulls


lions, dragons, and horses


25. The Ishtar Gate can be seen in its reconstructed state in the_________________________. (2 points)


Musee du Louvre, Paris, France


Pergamom Museum, Berlin, Germany


Iraq Museum, Baghdad, Iraq


The British Museum, London, England


26. The Persians are best known for their large and elaborate palaces, and the most famous example is at______________________, built by Darius I.


(2 points)


Luxor


Nimrud


Babylon


Persepolis


27. A symbol of life and of women, the niloofar, or__________________, is a common motif in Persian pottery.


(2 points)


figure of Ishtar


the water lily


the lotus flower


the moon


28. Phoenician art, particularly____________________, was among the most sought after in the ancient world.


(2 points)


pottery


mosaics


glassware


stone reliefs


29. The area known as “Upper Egypt” is actually the _______________part of the country. “Lower Egypt” is the area closest to the Mediterranean.


(2 points)


eastern


southern


western


northern


30. According to the course text, what dates do historians trace the beginning and end of ancient Egyptian civilization?


(2 points)


8000 BCE to 1200 AD


30,000 BCE to 10,000 BCE


8000 BCE to 6000 BCE


3500 BCE to 30 BCE


31. Why did we look at art from only the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, of Egyptian history and not the “Intermediate periods”?


(2 points)


These were periods of time in which the greatest and largest wars were fought, resulting in large amounts of artistic treasures.


These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.


These were the times that Egyptian civilization was lead by the most powerful and successful rulers.


These were periods in which plagues, crime and poverty led to wide use of artistic expression.


32. The Egyptian “kingdoms” are groupings of ___________________. (2 points)


pharaohs


dynasties


pyramids


priests


33. The primary medium of Old Kingdom art was __________________. (2 points)


stone


wood


clay


gold


34. The Egyptians believed that doing 3 things would assure a successful afterlife. Which of the following is NOT one of those things?


(2 points)


preserving the body through mummification


producing portraits of the deceased to disseminate among the family


protecting the body in a tomb in which the name of the deceased was inscribed.


providing the body with food and drink, or illustrations of it in case no one was available to make the offerings.


35. The pyramids were built as _______________. (2 points)


temples


tombs


palaces


community property


36. During the reign of ____________________, the Step Pyramid of Saqqaris was built.


(2 points)


Tutankhamun


Ramesses II


Djoser


Khafre


37. What are the two kinds of hieroglyphic signs?


(2 points)


phonograms and ideograms


phonograms and anagrams


ideograms and anagrams


phonograms and monograms


38. What is the name of the famous stele that helped to break the hieroglyphic code? (2 points)


the Dead Sea Scrolls


the Blarney Stone


Rosa Parks


the Rosetta Stone


39. Usually located on the grounds of the temples, obelisks were usually covered from base to near tip with:


(2 points)


hieroglyphics


paintings


gold


mosaics


40. The tip of the obelisk was originally covered in gold or electrum to represent_____________. (2 points)


wealth


the pharaoh


time


the sun


41. Where is the Sphinx located? (2 points)


in Karnak


in The Valley of the Kings


in Thebes


in Giza


42. The pharaoh, Hatshepsut, had herself portrayed as a/an _______________________________. (2 points)


man with a male body and a false beard.


serious woman with a large body and short hair.


strong figure with a large torso and fists.


an elegant woman with a long neck and large eyes.


43. Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in:


(2 points)


The Cheops Pyramid


The Valley of the Kings


under the ruins of Memphis


The Temple of Isis


44. Most of Egyptian art was created for which of the following 2 reasons?


(2 points)


beauty and moral


beauty and propaganda


spiritual and propaganda


spiritual and moral


45. Queen _____________________was wife to Akhenatun, and her famous portrait is world famous.


(2 points)


Cleopatra


Amarna


Hatshepsut


Neferetiti


46. _________________________, found in France was discovered in 1940 by four French teenagers and contains the famous gallery called “The Great Hall of the Bulls”.


(2 points)


Hatshepsut


Lascaux


registers


Gudea of Lagash


47. When preparing to carve a statue or decorate a wall, Egyptian artists first drew horizontal and vertical guidelines on the surface so the ________________________of the figures would be consistent with the established canon.


(2 points)


proportions


Hammurabi


registers


points of view


48. Stonehenge is an example of a _________________________.


(2 points)


Gudea of Lagash


Warka


ziggurat


megalith


49. ______________________was infamous for his use of propaganda and his large-scale building projects.


(2 points)


Akhenatun


Ramesses II


Altamira


Amarna


50. The ___________________vase is the world’s oldest ritual vase carved in stone found in Sumer.


(2 points)


Warka


Akhenatun


Hammurabi


Lascaux


51. _________________________, found in Spain, is an s-shaped cave with ten galleries engraved or painted with images of bison, goat, aurochs, horses, deer and hinds.


(2 points)


Warka


Lascaux


Hatshepsut


Altamira


52. Totally erased from history until 1903, ______________________ was the victim of a massive operation by her step-son, who had her name and image erased from every part of Egypt.


(2 points)


Ramesses II


Akhenatun


Amarna


Hatshepsut


53. The Law Code of ___________________ is a symbol of Mesopotamian civilization. (2 points)


Ramesses II


Altamira


Hammurabi


proportions


54. The outcast of his family_________________________________i... an important figure from Egyptian history. Once he gained status as pharaoh, he wiped out the long-lasting, traditional polytheistic order of religion and introduced Egypt (for a short time) to a monotheistic order based on the Sun-disk god, Atun.


(2 points)


Hammurabi


Ramesses II


Amarna


Akhenatun


55. The ____________________style sprung out under the rule Akhenatun, and is recognizable by its flowing and relaxed lines and forms, individualized features of people, and scenes of particular moments in time.


(2 points)


Amarna


Akhenatun


Warka


Gudea of Lagash


56. In Egyptian art, size indicates relative importance. Representations of the pharaohs are often much larger than life to symbolize the ruler’s superhuman powers. In wall reliefs and paintings, where wives and family members, servants and entertainers, animals, trees, and architectural details are usually shown in smaller___________________ than the figures of the king, high official or tomb owner.


(2 points)


points of view


registers


scale


proportions


57. The Sumerians were the first to employ the pyramid-shaped ______________________ for use in religious structures.


(2 points)


ziggurat


megalith


scale


registers


58. Scenes with figures, in Egyptian art, were arranged in horizontal rows called___________________.


(2 points)


proportions


megalith


registers


points of view


59. When depicting the human body on a two-dimensional surface, artist used different ____________________ to show each part of the body in its most complete form.


(2 points)


registers


points of view


scale


proportions


60. _____________________________brought peace and prosperity to his people and was the subject of many of that culture’s statuary. He was often depicted wearing the Persian lamb fur cap of Enis.


(2 points)


Ramesses II


Hammurabi


Hatshepsut


Gudea of Lagash

Please help me with these art history questions (no its not my midterm) only productive answers plse and thnx?
Do you really think someone else is going to take your test for you? I have a 4.0 GPA, and I am taking Honor's classes. I work and study very hard to support myself and pay for college. When I have my degree I will appreciate all of the hard work I put into earning it. What sense of accomplishment will you feel after you cheat your way through school?
Reply:holy crap!! yeah i'm thinking that is definitely your midterm...and that you should answer them yourself...