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Humuscomes from dead organic material so it is rich in nutrients and carbon,necessitiesfor healthy plant growth. Also itimprovessoils water holding capacity.
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What helps the plants grow in the rain-forest?
Soil humus and sunlight
Is sandy soil better than humus for plants?
in GENERAL a humus rich soil is better for plant growth, but it is dependant on the type of plant - e.g. plants that grow at the coast are at home in very sandy soils.
Why is humus important for growth of plants?
Because Humus decays rocks to make soil and soil is a food for plants, which are a food to animals, which are a food to us. So soil is a source if food directly to plants and indirectly to animals and humans (which are mammals)
In what type of ground will a plant grow best?
Different plants need different soil requirements. It all depends on the quality of your soil, type of soil, and the amount of nutrients and fertilizer you give the plants in your garden. Sand, silt and clay are the three basic soil types. You can have a combination of all three in different quantities. If you are unsure of the type of soil you have, you can have your soil tested at any garden center. They will be more than happy to help you choose the best plants for your garden.
What is the dark material formed as a top layer in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals?
Humus.
What is in soil that makes plants grow?
humus
What type of soil do you use to make plants grow and healthy?
humus
What helps the plants grow in the rain-forest?
Soil humus and sunlight
Does bamboo grow better in water or soil?
loam or humus well both are good but mostly loam
Is sandy soil better than humus for plants?
in GENERAL a humus rich soil is better for plant growth, but it is dependant on the type of plant - e.g. plants that grow at the coast are at home in very sandy soils.
What kinds of soil contains humus?
All soil contains some humus. If it doesn't it is not soil.
What is a soil rich in humus and good for growing?
Humus significantly influences the bulk density of soil and contributes to moisture and nutrient retention. Humus refers to any organic matter, that has reached a point of stability.
Can plants grow healthily in such soil erosion?
no,soil cannot grow in such soil erosion because soil erosion damages the upper fertile layer of soil which caries away the fertility of soil and take humus from it
What type of soil do plants not grow well in?
Very few plants will grow in heavy clay soil and not many will grow in sand. Plants need organic material in the soil to enable the roots to penetrate and to nourish the plants, so the more humus soil contains, the better most plants will grow. Plants also do not thrive in very acid or highly alkaline soil. Most plants prefer neutral or slightly acid pH. Sne45: I think clay-like soil, nor do I think plants in sand can grow.
Cucumbers grow in what kind of soil?
potting soil and humus
What do you call the part of soil that is recycled dead plants and animals?
Humus
What is returned to the soil and used by the plants?
humus
