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How do you explain why palnt wont grow well in soil that is mostly clay and sand?
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∙ 12y ago
Plants need a mixture of sandy soil, loamy soil, and sand to grow well, preferably about 30% of each, because each supplies the plant with what it needs to grow. If there is no loam, the plant cannot receive as much nutrition and minerals from the clay and sand.
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What kinds of plants that grow on clay?
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What kind of soil does coral need to grow?
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