like a garden. if i water it for too long will the plants (garden) drown?
2007-02-09 23:17:24 · 8 answers · asked by rooster 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It is possible to kill plants by over watering. Usually they develop disease or the roots will rot and die.
It all depends on the soil, if it is free draining or staying very wet. Plants like us need air. If there is no pore space in the soil because the soil is sodden then your plants are at risk of drowning as you put it.
The soil also can suffer if continually wet, it can become anaerobic, which means it will smell, and become useless to grow plants in.
Only water when the soil is dry to touch.
2007-02-10 01:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by tassie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, plants can drown. If the soil is too wet, the plant's roots cannot take up oxygen and it will die. Some plants actually prefer wet soil. Matching the plant's needs to the conditions you have is easier than trying to create the right conditions. Good luck!
2007-02-10 01:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lori 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if the roots are under water they will rot i guess this is called drowned for plants
2007-02-10 00:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, water can block the gas exchange and the plant will die.
2007-02-09 23:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by MT C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats the #1 thing that kills plants!
2007-02-10 01:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
babe, looks like i win cause everyone says yes they do drown! I told you so!!!! So when we do have a garden please don't drown our flowers, cause then i won't have any:(
2007-02-11 11:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by Angel_Face 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And you will kill it. Wait for it to dry out inbetween waterings.
2007-02-09 23:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by FromJLM 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ummm yeah... unless they are water plants.
2007-02-09 23:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋