Not all plants have roots (eg phytoplankton) and while some plants do grow form their roots (eg grasses), most plants do not grow from their roots but from their apical growing tip.
The roots of plants predominantly grow downward, towards the soil.
Yes, aloe vera plants can grow back after a freeze if the roots are not damaged. It is important to protect the plant from freezing temperatures to prevent damage.
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Plants grow from the roots and seeds germinate in the roots as well.
Depends on the size of the root and to what extremes. Many times if plants fail you can trim back the roots and rejuvenate it so it will grow new roots. Injured roots will usually come back stronger as long as its not from anything other than mishandling or cutting by a shovel.
Yes,new plants grow from the roots of potato, sweet potato, ginger and turmeric.
Most plants have roots that grow both vertically and horizontally to varying degrees. However, taproots such as carrots and radishes primarily grow downwards, as do fibrous roots of grasses. Deep-rooted plants like oak trees and dandelions also have roots that grow predominantly downwards.
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No, not at all.
The roots of cantaloupe plants can grow up to 3 feet deep in the soil.