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Agriculture · Q1055

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1055

Q1055

Plants preferred for xeriscaping are

A.
Cacti
Answer
B.
Shrubs
C.
Palms
D.
Cycads

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Plants preferred for xeriscaping are cacti.
The term “xeriscape” comes from the Greek root word “xeros”, meaning dry.
Xeriscaping is the process of landscaping or gardening, that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation.
It is promoted in regions that do not have accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water and has gained acceptance in other regions as access to irrigation water has become limited, though it is not limited to such climates. This method of low-water or no-water landscaping is used to reduce the need for irrigation.
Cactus grows on rocky hillsides in its native habitat, Turk's cap cactus will grow well both on slopes and in rock gardens, as well as in xeriscapes with native shrubs, perennials and wildflowers.