what nutrient is most deficient in the soil where carnivorous plants live?

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what nutrient is most deficient in the soil where carnivorous plants live?

2007-08-23 17:45:08 · 5 answers · asked by AnDru N 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Lots of insectivorous plants grow in very acidic soils with pH of 4.5-5.5. The low pH prevents nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, & sulfur from being readily available.

2007-08-23 18:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by gardengallivant 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Amber and CO are the best. That's why they're carnivorous; they get their nitrogen from the animal proteins.

2007-08-24 06:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by John R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think its variable, but nitrogen is probably the limiting factor.

2007-08-23 20:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Here's a guess....nitrogen

2007-08-23 17:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by Phoebe Finch 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

My 'guess' is iron.

2007-08-23 17:53:23 · answer #5 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋