2006-10-26 10:59:23 · 8 answers · asked by Blaze 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If the plant is in ground with freezing water around the roots (and it's not a tropical or annual that cold kills) the roots can absorb small amounts of water but generally not enough to survive. Solid water can move by osmosis into the roots but extremely slowly because only the surface water molecules move. That's why it's a good idea to water plants in the winter after an extended cold period once the ground thaws out.
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2006-10-26 13:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were also asking about boiling water. Ordinary houseplants are not accustomed to growing in either extreme-- too hot or too cold and they are sure to die. I would not recommend either.
Sometimes I will make sure that the water is lukewarm so as not to shock the roots if the tap water is too cold. Good luck.
2006-10-26 11:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by hopestar23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should use lukewarm water. If the water is too cold it will stunt the plants growth and too hot will scorch the plant.
2006-10-27 18:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you survive in the snow without clothes?
cold water will shock them and stop or damage growth
2006-10-26 14:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Place ice cubes around the top of the soil and let it melt.
2006-10-26 11:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its freezing how would you pour it?
2006-10-26 11:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by bRoWn eYeD BuTTeRfLy®210~TX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will not. If its not cold tolerant, it will die.
2006-10-26 13:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by JD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-26 15:47:08 · answer #8 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋