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Normally there are more solvents in the water inside the plant.
Water flows in, but salt water has lots of solvents (the salt) so the water flows back out. So eventually, plants die from dehydration.
They won't die right after they move to salt water.
But they will they after several days.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe plants already has salt in the soil. So when the concentration of salt is increased, then obviously the plant will die.
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∙ 14y agoThe reason why this is, is mainly because ocean water is filled with salt that has dissolved into it and salt kills most plants.
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Why cant salt water be used to water crops?
It is not wise to irrigate crops using seawater. Sea water is very saline and it can kill the plants after a period of prolonged usage.
Can you water a garden with sea water?
No because the salt will kill the plants. Rainwater is very good for watering the garden because it contains no additives such a chlorine with is often present in tap water.
What will happen if the liquid detergent is used to water plants?
you will kill the plants
Is ocean water good for any plant?
Ocean water contains high quanitites of "salt". This impurity is left behind in the soil when the water is absorbed and can kill many different types of plants. Plam trees are an example of a plant that can grow in these conditions.
Do fresh water help plants to grow?
Fresh water does actually help plants grow! (Um... heard of rain?) In fact, fresh water is the best water for plants to help them grow. Salt water can be a bit to extreme for plants, and can cause them to wilt. Salt water is great for sea plants, like sea weed or coral reef, but most plants grow better around fresh water.
Can salt water kill sea weeds?
Salt water kills most plants!
Why can't you use the sea water for cultivation?
Because without desalination the salt in the water would kill the plants.
Why cant salt water be used to water crops?
It is not wise to irrigate crops using seawater. Sea water is very saline and it can kill the plants after a period of prolonged usage.
Does sweetened water kill plants?
No, it does not kill plants, it might be of some benefit to them.
What animal eats water plants?
Some fish eat water plants. Manatees, or sea cows, also eat water plants. Humans also eat some sea plants.
Why does salting kill plants?
Road salt can kill plants because it draws the water out of them. Salt is a substance that absorbs water.
Can you water a garden with sea water?
No because the salt will kill the plants. Rainwater is very good for watering the garden because it contains no additives such a chlorine with is often present in tap water.
Diffirent water afects on plants?
it can kill the plants cells
What will happen if the liquid detergent is used to water plants?
you will kill the plants
Can water kill plants?
no because water cant kill it i will just give it more vitamins ......
Why is sea water is not fit for agriculture use?
Salt levels in sea water kills plants.
Can you water plants with purified water?
Yes. It will not hurt or kill the plant.
