Plants - Living Material
Live specimens are used for a wide variety of studies including studying the physiological effects of drugs on a specimen’s heartbeat and temperature on metabolism, the locomotion of microscopic organisms, and studying plant respiration, photosynthesis, plosmolysis, and more. Algal cultures form colonies of cells that are extremely easy to visualize for better understanding of cell walls and plastids, and many live specimens reproduce rapidly for quick turnover between successive tests.
Peat Moss
Increase acidity and promote moisture retention with this soil mixer, which can help you start seeds, rootings, transplants and cuttings. 1.35kg.
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Tickleme Plants
Grow a full garden of TickleMe plants, the mimosa pudica plants, which move with your touch. These sensitive plants can grow up to several feet, but their growth begins with this miniature greenhouse, peat pellets, and seed packet. Watch as your plants emerge, increase in size, and respond to your every touch. Includes instructions.
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Cactus Set of 5
These plants are native to deserts worldwide and are supplied in plastic pots.
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Boston Fern
Nephrolepis bostoniensis. Often used for plant tissue culture experiments and for demonstrating the structure and growth habits of a typical fern. It is widely grown in North America. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: approximately 6".
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Begonia
Begonia sp. Dicot. A fibrous rooted flowering plant native to the tropics can also be maintained in the classroom. The Rex Begonia has larger, variegated leaves. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 4–8".
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Purple Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia purpurea var. Dicot. This plant’s unusual hollow, red-and-green pitcher-shaped leaves are used to trap insects for the plant’s food. The leaves hold water in which trapped insects drown and decompose; the leaves absorb the nutrients from the decomposed insects. It is native to acidic bogs in temperate regions, although some species are found in tropical areas. It prefers acidic conditions in terrariums and comes supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 4–6".
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Mimosa
Mimosa pudica. Dicot. Also known as a sensitive plant, it is an ideal illustration of thigmotropism, or response to touch. The plant's leaves close when touched, and wilt or even drop off under more severe conditions but recovers quickly when the stimulus is taken away. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and prefers a moist environment. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 4–8".
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Coleus, White Variegated
Coleus sp. Dicot. Similar to standard Coleus, with white-tinged leaves indicating the absence of chlorophyll. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 5–8".
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Geranium
Pelargonium or Geranium zonale. Dicot. With large, rounded leaves and upright growth habit, this plant is distributed worldwide. It is supplied in a pot with care instructions. Size: 6–8".
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Kalanchoe
This specimen produces plantlets on the leaf margins. Plantlets can be planted in their own pots, providing an interesting hands-on activities for students.