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Go Green Without a Green Thumb

If you’re anything like me, you manage to kill absolutely every plant that comes your way. Whatever the opposite of a green thumb is, that’s what I have. No matter how hard I try, I can’t manage to keep flowers alive for more than a few days.

So I’ve taken matters into my own hands and made a list of plants that even I couldn’t kill, and decided to share it with everyone out there who also lacks a green thumb.

1. Jade

We commonly think of jade as a beautiful stone, but it also happens to be a plant that requires hardly any care and will give your apartment an air of elegance. There are only two things you need to do to take care of this plant:

•    Water the plant when the soil becomes moderately dry.

•    Wipe down the leaves every once in a while to remove dust.

2. African Violet

Want to add a little color to your apartment? That can be challenging if you don’t have a green thumb—most flowering plants require a ton of care. Fortunately, African violets are not one of those plants.

Simply water them once a week and enjoy their beautiful blue, pink and purple hues! Just do your best to avoid getting any water on the plants’ leaves, as this can cause water spots.

3. Aloe

Aloe is also a plant that even the worst gardener among us can manage to keep alive.

Step one: Acquire plant.

Step two: Water it when the soil is completely dry, about every two to three weeks.

Note: Aloe can be poisonous for your pet. If you have pets, make sure to only plant pet-friendly plants.

4. Lucky Bamboo

To bring some good fortune into your apartment, purchase some lucky bamboo. This houseplant does best in dim lighting, so keep it away from windows. Other than that, all you need to do is make sure the roots are always covered in water (an inch or two should do the trick).

21. What does the underlined phrase “a green thumb” in paragraph 1 refer to?

  A. An environmentally friendly lifestyle.     B. A talent to grow plants. 

  C. A way to kill all the plants.                  D. An ability to decorate one’s apartment.

22. Which of the following plants needs watering frequently?

  A. Jade.                                  B. African Violet.         

C. Aloe.                                  D. Lucky Bamboo.

23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? 

  A. To introduce several plants that requires little special care.

  B. To share with readers the author’s opinion on growing plants.

  C. To attract readers to buy some of their products on the list.

  D. To call on readers to protect the environment in daily life.