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河北省唐山市2020届高三下学期英语第一次模拟考试卷(含听力音频)
Giving a gift that will stand the test of time is always a challenge, but giving plants is one way to try. Whatever type of plant you choose, it's sure to last longer than cut flowers.
The most important thing to consider is where it will live. If your friend's place is bright and sunny, a succulent (多肉植物) makes sense. Succulents naturally grow in desert-like environments, while orchids (兰花) grow in damp forests.
It can help you understand what conditions it prefers. So, while picking out plant gifts, ask the salesperson for more information to ensure what you choose is a match for where it will end up.
Whatever plant you choose, make peace with the fact that it may or may not survive. After all, a house's inside is pretty dissimilar to where that plant naturally grows. So we can all only do our best. If their leaves dry up, they're not getting enough water. If they're reaching their leaves toward the light, they may need more of it. So offer that advice to your friend, and then let it go.
If you have a plant-interested friend on your gift list, why not choose a plant which is easy to keep alive in his place and looks lovely? You don't need to wrap it, as a simple bow is enough. It's a way to ensure your gift gets a good start in life.
A. You can always put them inside a paper bag.
B. But you can consider giving a nice pot and bag of soil.
C. Knowing the natural history of a plant is equally important.
D. Even relatively experienced green thumbs sometimes lose
E. The key is to pay attention to plants-really look at them each day. .
F. If you want to choose plants as gifts, the ideas below will help you on your way.
G. If your friend has a cool home with no direct sun, an orchid is probably a better choice.
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