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Unless a plant is specifically adapted to stand in water (example: mangrove), it can besubject to over watering and be damaged or even die.
Normally the soil consists of sand or stone particles, organic components (such as hums or decayed vegetable material) and open air pore spaces. The nature of the soil is determined by the type and size of the mixture of the components. For example a clay soil at one extreme and a sandy soil at the other extreme.
From this mixture of soil components the plant is able to absorb nutrients, water and importantly oxygen.
When the soil becomes waterlogged or is over watered, the empty spaces containing air (and oxygen) are filled with water, and the oxygen forced from the soil.
As there is no oxygen in the soil, the root system becomes damaged (as plant cells required oxygen to metabolise). The root cells begin to break down and decompose. As Osmosis is the primary mechanism through which water, nutrients and oxygen are absorbed into the plant cannot occur (as the root cell membranes have become damaged or no longer exist) food, oxygen and water can no longer be taken up by the plant. In reality reverse osmosis occurs and plant nutrients begin to move from the damaged plant into the soil. This results in the characteristic yellowing of the basal leaves of the plant if it is over watered. The lower leaves are affected first as they are closer to the soil.
If the water logging of the soil is only for a short period the plant may be damaged, but may be able to recover, if the water logging is over a long period of time the plant will normally die.
As mentioned before certain plants are able to stand in water (such as mangroves), but these normally rely on aerial roots to provide oxygen to the plant.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, becasue if you drown the plant, the reaction is similar to humans. If too much water builds up, the systems shut down for a human. Same priniciple for a plant. MAke sure you know exactly how much water a certain plants need and when it needs to be watered when you get that plant.
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∙ 13y agoOverwatering is reportedly the biggest killer of houseplants. When a plant in a pot is overwatered, the excess water remains in the pot--completely saturating the plant's roots. Roots require air to thrive and survive. If their soil is filled with water, the tiny root hairs are unable to find any air in the soil and they drown. If the root hairs, which collect water and nutrients for the plant, are compromised--the entire plant is in jeopardy.
SymptomsWhether you are overwatering your houseplants or your garden, the symptoms are the same. Plants often display similar symptoms to being underwatered when they are overwatered. Your plant's leaves will turn yellow and droop, sometimes dropping off of your plant. The plant's growth will be stunted. If overwatering continues, your plant will develop brownish and black fungal spots and perhaps a grey, fuzzy mold. The soil your plant is in may even begin to smell as the roots rot.Read more by visiting the related link.
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∙ 11y agoyes they can. they are like you and me. if you drink too much water or are stuck in really deep water and couldn't move you would drown. same thing with plants. also, you would die of thirst if you didn't have any water in about 2 days. again, same thing with plants.
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∙ 14y agowiki sucks
No, i completely disagree Wiki RUUUUUUULES and you person are horrible for saying such a thing.
Yes plants can drown in water.
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∙ 11y agoToo much water in the soil of a terrestrial plant removes air, hence the roots are not able to respire properly and absorption of water is inhibited and the plant dies ultimately.
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Can plants get too much water?
yes, plant can get too much water.
How do plants die faster with too much water or too little water?
too much
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why do plants droop when no water
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you can drown it if you put too much water
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Absolutely. Too much water is bad for plants. The leaves of an over-watered plant generally turn yellowish.
How can you kill plants?
too much water too little water too much fertiliser not enough fertiliser herbicides amongst other methods
Can you water house plants too much?
yes, it will kill them
What happens when plants receive too much water?
it will die as it absorb to much water until they are full
Does clay hold too much water or less water?
clay holds too much water therefore plants die in it use potting soil.
Does a lot of water affect the plants grow?
too much water will kill the roots
Why do Basil plants dry up?
Beacuse you forget to water them or you water them too much
What things can be harmful to bean plants?
if you water it too much it dies
