First Year Herbology Notes
written by Elizabeth Wonders
There you go, your brand-new notes for Herbology 101! Good luck! <3 (Notes on other subjects are coming out. Owl me if you would like to request a specific subject published sooner.)
Last Updated
05/19/24
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Lesson 3) How to Train Your Snapdragon
Chapter 3
- Plants have unique requirements for sunlight, soil, and water
- Sunlight specifications vary, some plants thrive in deep shade or cannot handle direct sunlight
- Factors to consider for sunlight include hours of sun, timing, and shade
- Some plants cannot survive with too much water, need to know the water needs of each plant
- Consider drainage when watering potted plants, soil type when watering outdoor plants
- Different soils have different nutrient levels and pH balance
- pH scale measures soil acidity or basicity, most plants prefer mildly acidic to neutral soil
- Spell and color chart can be used to test soil pH
- Wand movement diagram provided for spell casting
- Plants thrive with care and attention, just like pets
- Know the specific needs of each plant, such as sunlight, water, and special considerations
- Checking on plants daily ensures proper care and catching signs of sickness early
- Singing to plants may benefit their growth, any song will do
- Lifespan of plants varies, from weeks to thousands of years
- Growing stage includes seed, sprout, and maturation
- Repotting may be necessary when a plant outgrows its container
- Harvesting involves collecting parts of the plant for use, methods vary depending on the plant
- Severing Charm is useful for harvesting from finicky or dangerous plants
