Answer 1:
It will depend on the kind of liquid, specifically
its properties, contents, temperature, and other
factors. For example, all plants need at least
some water to survive, but different plants need
different substances dissolved in water to grow
better , and that's why we see so many
different types of plant food on the market. If
the liquid is not water, it could be bad for the
plant.
For example, if the liquid is oily and can
somehow dissolve the cell structures of a
plant, then the liquid would be extremely
harmful to the plant by interfering with the
plant's living processes such as the intake of
water or defense against plant pathogens.
Different plants also require different
temperatures to grow, so if the liquid is at
temperatures to which the plant is not adapted
(either hotter or colder), then the liquid can be
detrimental to the plant. Furthermore, there can
be too much liquid (like water) provided to a
plant, in which case the plant essentially
"drowns" and dies from over-watering, because the
roots of plants need different gases that water
can "block".
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Answer 2:
When my former husband, Paul, was a boy, he
accidentally 'watered' some potted plants with
something like kerosine or gasoline. What do
you think happened to the plants? The plants
were probably orchids, too, because Paul loved
orchids, and I think that's what kind of plant he
told me they were.
I just learned that plant roots will grow away
from salty water. Do you think plants grow
better or worse in salty water?
I did a google search on your question: "How
do different liquids effect a plant and its
growth?" Google thought maybe I wanted the
answer, instead, to: How do different liquids
affect a plant and its growth?
These are the first 2 hits. The first one is
very slow to load. The 2nd one is awfully long
and wordy, but I liked this part:
Materials:
o Pots (3)
o Plants (3 pansies)
o Centimeter measuring tape or ruler
o Labels A,B, & C
o Diet Sierra Mist
o Water
o Minute Maid Orange Juice
liquids and plants
experiment
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