Biology

Question

14. You may have heard someone say they need to "feed" their plants. Products called fertilizers

or plant foods are available for this purpose. A potted plant often grows better if it is given plant

food." Why does a potted plant need plant food if it is getting enough sunlight and water?

Answer

A potted plant needs plant food to provide essential nutrients that are not available from sunlight and water alone.

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Plants need essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to grow and thrive. These nutrients are not available from sunlight and water alone,...