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No, plants usually grow the biggest in soil because it contains more nutritional elements under technical conditions. However, there are certain plant species which have adapted to the special conditions needed in order to grow in sand and therefore, these plants can grow bigger in sand. Moreover, there are "plant-social" reasons, e.g. when a plant is resistant to salt can grow better in sand than others which are not, so it grows alone and without "competition" and it grows better.
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Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
Do plants grow better in sand clay or potting soil?
sand and potting soil
Why plants grow best in soil why not in sand?
because soil has more nutrients in it which is better than in the sand
What type of soil do plants not grow well in?
Very few plants will grow in heavy clay soil and not many will grow in sand. Plants need organic material in the soil to enable the roots to penetrate and to nourish the plants, so the more humus soil contains, the better most plants will grow. Plants also do not thrive in very acid or highly alkaline soil. Most plants prefer neutral or slightly acid pH. Sne45: I think clay-like soil, nor do I think plants in sand can grow.
Do plants produce food from the sand they grow with?
Not all plants grow in sand. Plants produce food from a combination of elements in their environment, including sunlight, water, and nutrients in the soil (or sand, I suppose).
What is the definition growing medium for plants?
Plants can grow in soil, some grow in water, some grow in sand.
Why do bean plants grow better in sand?
They don't grow better in sand they need more attention than in soil. They don't grow better they will survive but need more attention than in soil.
Will marigolds grow best in dirt sand or pebbles?
Marigolds will grow best in sandy or loamy soil. They can also grow well in a clay type of soil.
Does plant grow better in potting soil or sandy soil?
Beans grow better in soil because soil has all the moisture and nutrients. If you use sand, it could be to rocky. Clay will also not be good even though it can keep good moisture it does not have the nutrients like soil.
How does soil transform from bedrock to soil so that plants can grow in?
Bedrock cracks from weathering. Glaciers thousands of years ago created much of our soil by grinding up the rocks to sand. Plants and dead animals add organic material so that the soil can be used by plants. Some plants will grow in sand, others need richer black soil. Humans and animals add their wastes to the soil.
Will a plant gro beter in soil or sand?
It depends on what plant you are referring to, as there are millions of plants out there; some grow better in sand, and others grow better in soil.
Does a pineapple grow best in sand or soil?
does a pineapple grow best in sand or soil
