Are Moas extinct?
Moa, (order Dinornithiformes), any of several extinct ostrichlike flightless birds native to New Zealand and constituting the order Dinornithiformes.
When did Moas become extinct?
Moa likely became extinct sometime between 1440-1445 AD, according to a new study from University of Auckland and Landcare Research scientists.
Where do Moas live?
mainland New Zealand
Should I cut mums back in spring?
It’s always best to cut mums back every spring shortly after they first begin to grow. Timing is everything. If you don’t cut mums back in early spring, then they are more likely to produce a premature and disappointing period of poor bloom in summer and a lackluster season of poor bloom in fall.
Why are my mums blooms turning brown?
Mums will turn brown due to a lack of watering or an excess amount of water (usually from heavy rain) while hail can also be a factor. However, early frost is the most common culprit for mums turning brown. They can also become mushy.
What to do with mums when they turn brown?
Heavy rain damage, frost, insufficient water, and the natural flowering cycle can all turn mum blooms brown. Deadheading brown blossoms and cutting back damaged plants will help keep mums looking their best and blooming profusely.
Can mums be left in the rain?
If you love your pot mums and can’t live without them, the best plan is to keep them in pots and keep them out of the rain. The perfect place for pot mums is on the covered porch, under an overhang or anywhere else you can keep them away from rain and soil.
How long can mums stay outside?
Newly purchased potted mums need to be kept consistently moist but not wet and in bright, indirect light indoors. They need at least five hours of full sun outdoors to stay healthy enough to successfully come back the next season.
Are mums toxic to cats?
Our sources conclude yes, mums are toxic to pets, particularly dogs, cats and horses. Symptoms of ingesting the flower include vomiting, diarrhea, hyper-salivation, incoordination and skin inflammation. Typically, the mums are not deadly, but pet parents should call their veterinarians right away.
Do mums grow back after they die?
The leaves of the plant will die back and become brown after a few hard frosts have hit your area. After the foliage of the plant has died back, you will need to cut it back. Cut back the stems of the mums to 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm.) If you cut the mums back to the ground, fewer stems will grow next year.
Is baby’s breath toxic to cats?
BABY’S BREATH Only mildly toxic, ingestion can still lead to vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy in your cat.
Are mums toxic to humans?
For the most part, mums are not dangerous. However, those garden mums we see on every garden shelf in fall can be a severe skin irritant, for some people.
What if my cat eats a mum?
Although only mildly toxic, chrysanthemums contain pyrethrins, which are used in dog flea and tick medications, and are particularly poisonous to cats. If your cat has eaten chrysanthemums look out for vomiting, diarrhoea and lack of appetite and seek advice from your vet.
Do cats know not to eat poisonous plants?
Dogs and cats instinctively know not to eat certain things that can make them sick or kill them. Many animals, especially those in the wild, do have a combination of instinct, experience and training that keeps them from consuming things that are harmful to them.
Is Spider plant toxic to cats?
In fact, the spider plant is listed as non toxic to cats and other pets on the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) website along with many other educational sites. Nonetheless, it is still advised that cats eating spider plant leaves may pose a potential risk.
Is Lavender poisonous to cats?
Fresh lavender is not toxic to felines, only the essential oils derived from the plants are.