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Oil kills plants by prevent them from absorbing the required minerals and nutrients from the soil. It also contaminates the soil and fills it with toxins.
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How long Will it take For motor oil to kill a plant?
Oil doesn't exactly kill plants, it just makes your plants grow slower.
What is better for plants synthetic or regular motor oil?
motor oil, of any kind, would kill most plants
How did the oil spill affect the land?
If oil gets on you it could kill you. Oil can kill all sea life and plants in the ocean.
Where does the oil go when it is spilled?
everywhere, it can pollute rivers, lakes, and kill plants.
How do oil spills effect the environment?
Oil can kill millions of animals and plants. Oil spills need to be cleaned up as quickly as possible.
How many plants are affected by oil spills in general?
every plant in the area of the oil spill since the oil is poisonous it will kill the plant
Does oil poison plants?
Oil is formed over millions of years, decaying plants and organic matter being compressed. Since oil originated from plants, it cannot actually poison them. Some forms of engine oil will poison plants because they are synthetic, or has been used oil it had been polluted with sulfur from the pistons of the engine.
How does motor oil affect house plants?
it will either kill the plant with direct contact or it could stunt the plants growth. not sure why u would but okay :D
Can pests kill plants in one day?
Yes, plants can kill plants in one day.
Does grass kill plants?
There is certain types of grass that kill plants, but normal yard grass will not, it also depends on the plants. But usually its the weeds that kill the plants, not the grass.
Does sweetened water kill plants?
No, it does not kill plants, it might be of some benefit to them.
Why does oil make your plants grow faster?
Oil can clog up the plant cells causing them to die - or close to death Oil can clog up the plant cells causing them to die - or close to death
