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1)because water will run through it too quickly and the plants roots will not be able to absorb the nutrients it needs in that amount of time 2)if you put this type of soil in a body of water it will sink straight to the bottom 1)because water will run through it too quickly and the plants roots will not be able to absorb the nutrients it needs in that amount of time 2)if you put this type of soil in a body of water it will sink straight to the bottom what ever they said
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe sand is loose thus not strong enough to hold the plant and it is always being eroded by wind and water.
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Also, sandy soil is not very nutritious. The salt air, water, and the sun exposure are not good for plants that can not tolerate such conditions.
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Also, any water in sand drains very quickly so plants find it extremely hard to survive.
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∙ 14y agobecause the plants don't grow very much. Plants usually grow faster in regular soil.
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∙ 11y agoBecause it doesn't have enough moisture in the ground it's just sand. And if you have seen this answer your dumb
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∙ 14y agoSandy soils have little moisture and few nutrients. Therefore, most plants can't grow well. Adapted plants such as cactus have evolved to grow in sandy soil.
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∙ 14y agoFirst of all, sand does not have nutrients in it and secondly it does not hold water, so without nutrients and water most plants cannot grow.
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∙ 11y agobecause the sand is loose thus not strong enough to hold the plant and always being eroded by wind and water
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∙ 12y ago1) The water isn't retained very well near the surface so the plants have to dig the roots deeper to find it
2) Doesn't hold as many nutrients so the plant becomes undernourished
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Which soil is best for growing plants sand silt clay or loam?
Plants will grow better in loam because of its nutrients and texture and structure.
Is sand good for house plants?
Yes... I put white high desert play sand as a top layer on all my indoor plant it not only look great, it hold moisture much longer
Will most plants grow in sand?
Plants can not grow in sand alone.If you provide the necessary nutrients and water, as in Hydroponic gardening, then you can grow healthy plants in sand or gravel. But that is not 'sand alone'.Likewise, plants will grow well in sand that has organic material and other soil enrichers mixed into it. Again, that is not 'sand alone'.Plants can grow in just about any medium, as long as they have water and nutrients. Unfortunately, sand doesn't hold onto water and it contains no organic material, so there is nothing for plants to use for nourishment.As you can see at a beach or in a sand desert, some plant species have evolved to handle conditions close to 'sand alone', usually by sending roots down far enough to find water, or by growing very fast whenever there is a rain, or by absorbing the rainwater quickly and storing it for future use. However, even these plants can only survive where there are some nutrients mixed in the sand. Pure sand will not do.(Please note: this question concerns growing in 'sand alone', not 'sandy soil' or 'in a desert'.)
Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
What crops grow in sand?
Any plant will grow in the sand if it is watered (mechanically, if need be) according to the plants needs. If you mean "what herbs grow in the sand naturally?" .... I have seen Datura aka jimsonweed grow in the sand... of course there are lots of herbs on this list. Also, did you mean medicinal herbs?
Why sand is not good for growing certain types of plants?
because it rains
What type soil is best for growing datura plants?
The best type of soil for growing these plants is sand and top soil mixed with a little vitamin d.
Why is sand alone not a good environment for most plants?
I think the answer is because the beach sand is sandy and there is not much water because beach sand is sandy like thedesert!!!!!
What do you think caused the formation of such dramtic sand dunes?
the wind blew the sand on top of growing plants which helps the sand stay together and more and more sand keeps on adding on and moree plants grow there for it gets bigger and bigger
Which soil is best for growing plants sand silt clay or loam?
Plants will grow better in loam because of its nutrients and texture and structure.
What is the definition growing medium for plants?
Plants can grow in soil, some grow in water, some grow in sand.
Why is sandy soil not good for planting crops such as corn and beans?
The combination of soil and sand is not healthy for plants. The mixture is too loose to hold crops and stalks still. Sand does not absorb as much water as soil, so the plants are getting half their water. Loose foundations can result to soil erosion. Sandy soil does not have the same nutrient-holding capacity as clay soils, but it is good for growing melons, yams, sweet potatoes, asparagus and tomatoes.
How well does sand work for growing plants?
Why not try yourself? That's what my old friend used to say........ DON'T READ THAT
Why would crops have difficulty growing in an area of sand and gravel?
Lack of good soil.
Is sand good for house plants?
Yes... I put white high desert play sand as a top layer on all my indoor plant it not only look great, it hold moisture much longer
Why do i have sand in your yard and not grass in south Georgia?
You do not have grass because you have sand. Sand does not contain much in the way of nutrients for plants to grow in. And it does not hold moisture well and water drains through it. You will need some good top soil to get grass to grow.
Which soil work best?
Miracle grow works well for indoor and outdoor plants. However, it's a good idea to add equal part per lite and miracle grow for indoor plants. The worst soil would be clay and sand that soil doesn't have growing goods that plants need to grow
