Why do plants need water? How do we know how much water they need?

Plants make their own food using nutrients from the soil and carbon dioxide form the air. Water helps the plants absorb nutrients from the soil and transport it to all parts of the plant. How much water plant needs varies from plant to plant. Some plants with fleshy leaves like aloe vera, cactus,pony tail palm etc. Need less water.

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The type of soil also decided how much water a plant needs. Sandy soil may need more water as compared to clay soil.

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