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When repotting a Norfolk Island pine can you pot the trunk deeper than just the roots?
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∙ 15y ago
No, some trees will die if planted deeper than the roots. You can repot it and get away with the dirt being 1 inch higher than the roots.
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Why are the branches of my Norfolk Island Pine drooping after being recently transplanted?
its roots aren't picking up enough water and nutrients after the move.
What is special about lily root?
fibrous
What type of root system is efficient in absorbing deep ground water?
For deeper sources, the taproot would be a better choice because it digs deeper into the ground for water and minerals.
Why might a plant send roots deeper underground?
A plant may send the roots deeper down because of the lack of water. Because normally when the plant is in need of food it is watered but these are trees so they have to turn/grow deep underground for there food ! Like the giant redwoods in Calafornia which are over 3200 years!
Are adventitious roots fibrous roots?
Lateral roots is Endogenous. Adventitious roots have lateral roots.
Why are the branches of my Norfolk Island Pine drooping after being recently transplanted?
its roots aren't picking up enough water and nutrients after the move.
How do you choose the right pot for repotting?
Plastic generally helps hold in moisture. Depends what kind of plant you are repotting. Unless it's in the miniature category you can use from a 4 inch size pot. Keep in mind that if the plant you're repotting is a flowering type it's best that you don't plant it in a huge pot because it might not flower. Some varieties like their roots compacted.
Why do plants need repotting?
Repotting is essential for plant growth. If a plant is left for too long in it's pot it may become root-bound and stop growing. Root-bound means, in a potted plant, that the plant has over-grown it's pot. The space in the pot has become filled with the roots of the plant and there is little or no dirt left. If there is no dirt left there is no substance for nutrients and the plant will stop growing. Depending on the plant, typically repotting consists of trimming the excess roots at the root ball, leaving 2-3 inches of roots and repootting the newly trimmed plant. It may be a good idea to use a bigger pot, again depending on the plant.
How does elephant grass adapted in the savanna?
it has deeper roots
Why might a plant send roots deeper down?
In search of moisture in dry weather or deeper rooting for anchorage.
Where the Greeks better than the Roman?
Because they have deeper and older roots in history.
What is special about lily root?
fibrous
Why did the newly planted lawn stop growing after it got about an inch high?
Because it's roots weren't deep enough to reach the water in the soil. Use native grasses with deeper roots, like fine fescues, instead of Kentucky blue. Fescue roots go down 6 inches while Kentucky blue struggles to get 2 inch roots. The deeper the roots, the less you will have to water too.
Why do plant have taproots?
Taproots are the anchor roots of plants . The taller the plant the deeper the tap root.
Do cactus roots go deeper than other plants?
No cacti actually have very shallow roots because they are adapted to absorb rain water fast
Is a mini norfolk pine merely mini because its growth is restricited by the pot its planted in When planted in the ground will a mini turn into a large 180ft tree?
If it is Araucaria excelsa the Norfolk Island pine, it will have been stunted by the roots being potbound. When planting tease some of the root ends out of the rootball or they tend to stay restricted. It will possibly never reach full glory but should make a nice tree.
What stops the cactus blowing away in the wind?
Cacti have very strong roots that go deepinto the Earth searching for water. Since they go so far, they must be very strong. The stronger the roots, the deeper they search for water. Roots secure plants to the ground, but some can't.
