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I did a science fair project and we grew plants inside, with no wind, and the plants in the rocks grew better than the plants that were growing from the sand and dirt from outside.
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It depends on the type of plant, some plants are native to rocky soils, others, sandy soils, others clay soils etc. Each of these various media have different advantages and disadvantages for plant growth.
In general a "good" or "ideal" medium for plant growth is one that:
- is light weight, but heavy enough to maintain good plant anchorage.
- well drained so that excess water is drained away, but adequate water reserves remain.
- has components (such as humus or clay) to retain moisture and act as exchange sites for minerals and fertilisers.
- contains a fair amount of course material to enable air pockets or pore spaces to be created in the soil.
- has a neutral pH, pH requirements differ from plant to plant, but a soil pH of 6.5 - 7 is adequate for most growth requirements
- has a balanced mineral content i.e. does not contain excessive amounts of salts
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on what plant you are referring to, as there are millions of plants out there; some grow better in sand, and others grow better in soil. But most plants will grow better in soil than sand.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on what kind of plant most plants a nutrients themselves but if not then most likely dirt it carries some nutrients sand carries water easily but lets it drain it dries easily dirt is best.
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∙ 15y agoIt depends on the plant, but most houseplants (with the exception of cacti) will grow better in a potting mix (soil) made for container plants.
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∙ 9y agoSoil because it has vitamins and nutrients that help the plant to make it grow faster. plus it keeps water and sunlight better than sand.yeah
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∙ 15y agodepends on the plant, the climate, and what you give it
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∙ 15y agoIt would depend on the plant. Some plants grow very well in sand but can't grow in topsoil, however most plants would grow better in top soil.
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Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
Will a plant gro beter in soil or sand?
It depends on what plant you are referring to, as there are millions of plants out there; some grow better in sand, and others grow better in soil.
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.
Do plants produce food from the sand they grow with?
Not all plants grow in sand. Plants produce food from a combination of elements in their environment, including sunlight, water, and nutrients in the soil (or sand, I suppose).
Do plants produce food from sand they grow in?
no,they do not
Do plants grow better in sand or sawdust?
Sand.
Why does soil grow plants better than sand?
There is nothing in sand that will make plants grow.
Do plants grow better in rocks sand or soil?
Depends on the plant but most, not all grow better in soil because of the richness. Plants can grow next to rocks but some in rocks.
Do plant grow better in clay or sand?
plants that like water grow better in clay and plant that don't like water grow better in sand. like cactus
Would plants grow better with sand or compost?
compost
Why do bean plants grow better in sand?
They don't grow better in sand they need more attention than in soil. They don't grow better they will survive but need more attention than in soil.
Why plants grow best in soil why not in sand?
because soil has more nutrients in it which is better than in the sand
Do plants grow better in sand clay or potting soil?
sand and potting soil
Do plants grow better in sand?
Generally no. Sand is very poor at holding water and nutrients. Some plants are adapted to light sandy soils and may grow better there than most other species.
Can some plants grow better in sand then just sunlight?
no because the sand doesn't keep it in the sand so it goes deep
Will pea plants grow in sand?
no it does not because it would be to rocky no but they sure growon DOGCRAP
Do plants grow the biggest in soil than sand?
No, plants usually grow the biggest in soil because it contains more nutritional elements under technical conditions. However, there are certain plant species which have adapted to the special conditions needed in order to grow in sand and therefore, these plants can grow bigger in sand. Moreover, there are "plant-social" reasons, e.g. when a plant is resistant to salt can grow better in sand than others which are not, so it grows alone and without "competition" and it grows better.
