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plants help keep the soil from being washed, or eroded away.

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How do you plant a Chinese lantern plant from seed?

Chinese lantern plants can be started from seeds indoors in late winter for transplanting outdoors after the last frost. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil mix, cover lightly with soil, and water regularly to keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into a sunny spot in the garden.


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What are 2 thing that a root does for plant?

They absorb water and nutrients, and keep the plant anchored in the soil.


What do roots do to keep a plant stay alive?

They absorb the nutrients in the soil and use it.


Could plants would survive if they were pulled out of the soil?

No, because without soil, the plant can not grow and plants need the soil so they can collect water so it can grow. Also, the soil helps the root keep the plant in place.


What hold the plant in the soil and takes in the water?

The roots balance and keep the plant up in the soil and soak up the water. Sorry it's simple but my keyboard is broken...


Do roots keep minerals from entering a plant?

No, actually root are there so that the plant can absorb water and minerals in the soil.


What are some methods farmers use to keep their soil healthy and productive?

they use soil and plant food. also fertilisers


What plant grows in soil and water?

Every plant you see grows in soil but water is there just to keep it good all plants need water


How does one propagate a snake plant leaf?

To propagate a snake plant leaf, you can cut a healthy leaf into sections and plant them in soil. Keep the soil moist and in indirect sunlight until new growth appears.


What is the purpose of roots?

The roots purpose of a plant is to gather water from the soil to keep the plant alive and keep the plant from blowing away. There are two main kinds of roots, tap roots (Large roots that grows straight down.) and fibrous roots (Many roots grow in all directions.)


Aside from absorbing water and nutrients what other functions do the roots serve?

Besides absorbing nutrients and water, roots anchor the plant in the ground. This is especially important for large trees, but is needed by all plants. In addition, roots help to hold the soil in place, which prevents erosion. This is one reason forests should not be clear-cut and slopes need to have plants on them instead of being left bare.