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LATEX -- Milky sap which exudes from cut surfaces of a few
house plants, such as Ficus elastica decora and Euphorbia.
LEACHING -- A similar concept to making tea which leaches
out the flavor of the tea leaves. This concept regards how water will rinse bad
substances (like salt) or good ones (like nutrients) down deep into the soil or
as runoff.
LEAF MOULD -- Partially decayed leaves used in some potting
mixtures. It must be sieved and sterilized before use.
LEAFLET -- A leaf-like section of a compound leaf.
LEGGY -- Abnormally tall and spindly growth .
LEGUME -- A plant whose roots form an association with
soilborne bacteria that can capture atmospheric nitrogen. A good example of this
are soybeans.
LOAM -- Good quality soil used in preparing compost.
Adequate supplies of clay, sand and fiber must be present.
LONG DAY PLANT -- A plant which requires light for a longer
period than it would normally receive from daylight in order to induce
flowering; e.g Saintpaulia.
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