Part of the stalk from where leaves arise. Also the point where new roots are formed, in plants like ivies and philodendrons.
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Yellow and orange Rose: Thoughts of love
Capillary Action: Water absorption by a filament or hair, also known as capillary motion, or capillarity. This term is used to describe how a soil mix absorbs water when a pot is placed in direct contact with a saucer of water.
