FFA Floriculture Practice Test

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What is a common indicator of overwatering in plants?

Yellowing leaves
Wilting leaves
Brown leaf tips
Stunted growth

The correct answer is: Yellowing leaves

A common indicator of overwatering in plants is yellowing leaves. This symptom occurs because excess water in the soil leads to a reduction in oxygen available to the plant’s roots. When roots are deprived of oxygen, the plant struggles to take up nutrients effectively, which can result in chlorosis, or yellowing, of the leaves. While wilting leaves can indicate a variety of issues, including both overwatering and underwatering, yellowing leaves are more specifically associated with the excess moisture leading to root stress. Brown leaf tips can point to various problems such as low humidity or nutrient deficiencies. Stunted growth can occur for multiple reasons, including improper watering, but it is a more general symptom and not as directly linked to overwatering as yellowing leaves.