Zero Hunger

18/06/2023

SDG: Zero Hunger
Course: Ethics & social responsibility
Group Members:
Muhammad Usamah 18318
Abdul Rafay Ahmed 18934
Muhammad Zaid khan 19561
Eirzum Ubaid 19034
Hafiz Muhammad Zaid Khan 17317
Anas Khurram 18784

15/06/2023

Name: Eirzum Ubaid
I'd: 19034

The Vinca plant, also known as Vinca minor or Periwinkle, is a popular ornamental plant with several benefits.

Vinca is a trailing evergreen perennial plant that forms dense mats of glossy green leaves. It produces beautiful star-shaped flowers in shades of purple, lavender, blue, and white. It is commonly used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. Vinca is a hardy plant that requires minimal care once established. It is drought-tolerant and can thrive in various soil conditions, including poor soils. It is also resistant to pests and diseases, making it an easy-to-grow option for gardeners.One of the main benefits of Vinca is its ability to serve as a ground cover. Its trailing habit and dense growth help to suppress w**d growth, making it an effective natural w**d barrier. It spreads quickly and covers bare areas, preventing soil erosion.Due to its spreading nature, Vinca is often used for erosion control on slopes or embankments. The dense mat of foliage helps to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion caused by rainfall or wind.

Vinca adds aesthetic appeal to gardens and landscapes. The colorful flowers and glossy foliage create a vibrant and visually pleasing display. It can be used to enhance the appearance of borders, rock gardens, or shady areas where other plants may struggle to grow.Vinca plants contain alkaloids that have been used in traditional medicine. The alkaloids vincamine and vinpocetine are known for their potential cognitive benefits and are used in some herbal supplements to support memory and brain function. However, it's important to note that these supplements should be taken under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

The flowers of Vinca attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in your garden. Additionally, the dense foliage provides shelter and hiding places for small animals and insects. Vinca has cultural significance in various regions. In some cultures, it is associated with love, fidelity, and immortality. The plant has been used in traditional ceremonies and folklore.

12/06/2023

07/06/2023

The pencil cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli) is an interesting shrub with succulent foliage that’s native to semi-arid tropical climates. It can grow quite large in the wild—up to 30 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. Indoors, the plant will stay at a more manageable 2-6 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide. Mature plants feature thick brown branches with clusters of smaller green branches at their ends, which are cylindrical in shape and around the thickness of a pencil (hence the plant’s common name). On the branches are oval leaves that grow up to an inch long.
Also, in the late spring and early summer, small flowers appear at the ends of the green branches. This plant lacks the sharp spines that are commonly found on many
Pencil Cactus Care:
The pencil cactus is incredibly low maintenance and can handle a lot of neglect. It also doesn’t usually have issues with pests or diseases. If you tend to travel a lot and don’t have time to regularly take care of a houseplant, this might be the plant for you.

Generally, watering this plant is only necessary a couple of times a month during the warmer parts of the year and even less during the cooler months. And fertilization is typically done annually. Other maintenance might involve pruning off dead stems as needed and repotting container plants as they outgrow their pots.

Name:Muhammad Zaid khan
ID: 19561

07/06/2023

Crown-of-thorns
Description:
The bushy, spiny succulent develops shoots that can reach up to three to four feet in height, with a two-foot spread. It has half-inch thorns that adorn its branches and stems. The tough, leathery foliage grows on slender, young stems. Its leaves may defoliate if moisture stressed or with extreme temperature changes. The plant blooms intermittently throughout the year, but flowers are more prolific in the spring. Small flowers are surrounded by attractive bright red or pink bracts. Hybrids are also available with yellow or white blooms. The plant produces a poisonous latex sap that may cause skin irritations. Use it in containers, low planters, rock gardens, sunny borders, and succulent gardens. It can also be used along foundations or in small, tight spaces. This tropical-looking plant works well as a houseplant in sunny locations. It is native to Madagascar.
Maintenance:
It likes full sun or filtered shade. The crown of thorns is a slow-growing plant that needs well-draining, sandy soil. It is salt-tolerant and drought-resistant, but likes regular irrigation, especially during the summer months to prevent leaf drop. This attractive succulent is hardy into the high twenties to low thirties Fahrenheit. Protect it from frost during freezing temperatures. Apply a light application of fertilizer once per year in the spring to boost vegetative growth and flower production.

Name:Muhammad Usamah
I'd:18318

21/05/2023

Opuntia ficus-indica, the Indian fig opuntia, fig opuntia, or prickly pear, is a species of cactus that has long been a domesticated crop plant grown in agricultural economies throughout arid and semiarid parts of the world. Ficus-indica is the most widespread and most commercially important cactus. It is grown primarily as a fruit crop, and also for the vegetable nopales and other uses. Cacti are good crops for dry areas because they efficiently convert water into biomass. Ficus-indica, as the most widespread of the long-domesticated cactuses, is as economically important as maize and blue agave in Mexico. Opuntia species hybridize easily, but the wild origin of . Ficus-indica is likely to have been in central Mexico, where its closest genetic relatives are found.

Name: Abdul Rafay Ahmed
I'd: 18934