2007-04-22 14:41:20 · 4 answers · asked by Charmin and alarmin 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
A deep rich silt loam soil with a lot of organic matter and good drainage.
2007-04-22 16:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by john h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the plant.
Some plants like cacti need a very friable soil so water will run through and out the bottom not keeping the roots wet.
Other plants need a peat moss based soil so roots remain moist constantly or almost so.
Tropical plants prefer very peaty soil to keep the plant humid.
2007-04-22 14:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by nancymomkids 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't that depend on what you are trying to grow? A cactus will not live in moist soil long.
2007-04-22 14:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mollisols are popular for agricultural crops.
2007-04-22 18:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by BotanyDave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋