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African violets like brown peat moss, vermiculite, perlite to grow it's roots in because violet roots like and need air pockets around their roots so the roots won't rot.
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Plant roots will seek out what part of the soil?
The roots will seek out the dampest parts of the soil with the nutrient it needs.
How does soil porosity affect its permeability?
Porosity--the ability of water to move through the soil Permeability--the abiity of roots to reach into the soil Where water goes, roots can follow. If water cannot penetrate the soil, roots won't either.
How fibrous roots help hold soil in place?
Fibrous roots are very strong. With those roots being "superman", it can hold the soil in place.
What holds in the soil and collects water and minerals from the soil?
roots
What anchor plants and absorb water and minerals from the soil?
Although moss does not have a true root system, it does have growths called rhizoids, which are root-like. These growths anchor moss to soil, or other surfaces. Moss draws moisture from the air.
Does a African violet reproduce by its leaves?
yes break a leaf off and put it in good planting soil
Does citrus affect plant growth?
Well if you have put citrus fruits or juices in your soil it may affect the roots. I have done this before, and my plant has died. The roots drink the citrus juice and it is not the right type of liquid for the roots. Only put citrus in the soil if its a big house plant.
What fixes plants and trees firmly into the soil?
Their roots fix them into the soil.
What anchors plants into soil?
The roots.
What part of the plant soaks up water from the soil?
The roots, in particular the xylem and phloem by capillary action
What are roots covered in?
Roots are usually covered in soil.
Plant roots will seek out what part of the soil?
The roots will seek out the dampest parts of the soil with the nutrient it needs.
What 2 things that roots do in plants?
Roots fix plants in to soil. It absorbs water and minerals from soil
What two things plant roots take from the soil?
Plant roots absorb minerals and water from the soil.
Do fibrous roots grown deep in the soil?
soil
If you cut the stem of a flower and then put it in soil what will happen?
If you cut the stem of a flower and put it in soil, it is unlikely to root and grow into a new plant. Flowers typically require a node or a leaf on the stem to produce new roots. Placing just a cut stem in soil may lead to rotting rather than growth.
How does soil porosity affect its permeability?
Porosity--the ability of water to move through the soil Permeability--the abiity of roots to reach into the soil Where water goes, roots can follow. If water cannot penetrate the soil, roots won't either.
