What plants grow on different soils?

Answer 1

You want a goof balence of bit and bobs in your soil:

1. Humus, to retain moisture
2. Clay to help retain minerals
3. Sand/grit, for drainage

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Answer 2

Answer: virtually any soil, or none at all. It totally depends on what type of plant. Some plants need to be well drained and do better with very sandy soil - such as cacti or palms. Some do best in rich soil with lots of organic material as seen with a majority of plants, and some need to be damp all the time and do better with poor drainage such as wild rice. PH is a factor, as some need to grow in more acidic soil (like a rose) or some more alkaline (like an Iris) and a lot need to be close to neutral or they can't use nutrients properly. And some can grow in poor soil low in nutrients, like sunflowers (they mainly want lots of water). Some plants love very rocky soil and clay, such as butterfly weed. And some don't need any soil at all, such as Bromeliads, (air plants). Howz that?

So, it depends on what type of plant and where you want to plant it.

With soils, you are mainly talking about a difference in water drainage or holding rates, PH, and nutrients.

Question: o.k. if there r a soil salty and poor drainage with a poor water which kind of plant can grow in it? Answer: Your specific location would be helpful (for zones) and there are lots of salt tolerant plants for virtually any area in the world. The beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis) is beautiful plant that grows wild on Southern USA beaches and will tolerate severe soil (sand) & environmental extremes, for example.

Answer 3

Most plants grow well in moist soil with no sand mixed in. If you have a beach rose though, use sand. The beach rose likes the beach air so its almost useless to try and grow it. Back on topic, fertilizers are sometimes helpful. always follow instructions from the person that sold it or read the package if possible. Good luck!

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Answer 4

Plants grow very well in potting soil because it provides the correct nutrients for plant growth while other materials don't.

Answer 5

The different kinds of minerals will determine the plants that grow in the soil.

Answer 6

The best type of soil used for growing plants depends on the plant itself. Some plants need higher acidic soil content then others.

Answer 7

All plants grow well in garden soil.

Answer 8

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