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What do the ingredients found in potting soil supply the plant with?
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∙ 15y ago
[1] It depends upon the type of potting soil. [2] A classic potting soil would have sand, loam, humus, and fertilizer. [3] Sand's for drainage, loam and humus for organic matter, and fertilizer for the major nutrients that plants need to grow. [4] Plants need good drainage. They won't get diseased or waterlogged. [5] They need organic matter. They'll have a healthy medium in which to grow, with the proper amount of air and water pore spaces and the proper degree of fertility. [6] They need major nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for healthy growing of above and below ground body parts.
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How many ingredients are required a plant?
there are four types of ingredients that are required, and they are sunlight,air,water and potting soil.
Moving a plant to a bigger pot is called?
Re-potting or up-potting.
Where does potting soil grow?
Potting soil does not grow. It is not a plant, but a medium in which to grow plants.
How does potting soil effect plant growth?
Some plants grow better in certain types of potting soil
Why is potting media critical for plants?
Because it has good ai ration, it’s supply the roots with nutrients, air and water and allow for maximum roots growth and physical support the plant.
How should bulk potting mix be stored?
In the ground. With a plant in it. Bro
Why is potting soil better to plant a plant than Sand or clay?
Sand drains too quickly. Clay is poor draining and is likely to be waterlogged. Potting soil is specially formulated to drain slowly, and contains humus and plant nutrients.
Can you move a plant to another plant pot?
Yes it is called re-potting. Usually done when the plant has outgrown its present pot.
How did Paula plant tomatoes in a hay bale?
Open up part of the bale, shove in some potting soil, and plant your plant.
Where does soil grow?
Potting soil does not grow. It is not a plant, but a medium in which to grow plants.
Will a plant grow better in potting soil or compost?
This depends on the species of plant. Some plants require different nutrients than others. Your best bet would be to plant in regular soil, and then after some research you can till the soil with the required nutrients.
What can you observe about a plant to help you identify the kind of plant it is?
The fine print on the 'care and feeding' tag that the florist stuck into the potting soil.
