Mass and volume of a plant can be increased by plant growth. This can happen in the form of cell, organ, or tissue. The primary growth phase and secondary growth phase are the two phases of growth in plants. Each phase represents a type of growth, either horizontal or vertical, which happens in different stages of the plant's life.
The environment affects the plant growth and distribution. Any environmental factor that is less than ideal limits a plant's growth. Plants grow in various conditions which is dependent on their environment as some are unable to grow in unsuitable climates. Plants, for example, with limited amounts of water can live in deserts.
Light, water, temperature, and nutrients are some of the factors that affect plant growth. The elements affect the growth hormones of the plant. Changing any of the four can cause strain on the plant, which can stunt or change growth. To maximize plant growth factors for a lush, healthy garden, it's important to learn as much as possible about each of the four factors.
Deep and soft soil, vital water and fertility retention, rich in organic matter, and convenient drainage are some of the environmental requirements of some plants. The soil has pH requirements. The best plant growth condition is when the soil pH value is between 5.8 and 7.8.
As the leaves of the plant first start to be formed they will angle themselves towards the light source, which would be the sun for naturally growing outdoor plants. This allows photosynthesis to occur. Some plants will even follow the arc of the sun to attain the optimum amount of light throughout the day. These are known as heliotropic plants. The rest of the plants which do not have this characteristic are called phototropic.
Plants that are grown in low light tend to have green leaves. A plant that is grown in bright light has larger, dark green leaves.
The growth of a plant is influenced by light, even though it has its own growth cycle. Light makes plants flourish by giving them food and energy.
Plants benefit from more than 14 hours of light time to grow.
A plant's growth is influenced by light intensity. It also affects the plant's stem length, leaf color, and flowering ability since it influences the manufacture of plant food. The leaves of those in bright light will be larger and darker.
The environment affects the plant growth and distribution. Any environmental factor that is less than ideal limits a plant's growth.
This point seems obvious. Plants use water to survive.
In a soil garden, you should water the garden frequently so the good flora and fauna can grow. Without enough water the plant will droop.
As the plant grows, and a seed sprouts and water carries nutrients to the plant.
Plants, however, can be adversely affected by too much water. If this is the case then the roots can rot. If your plants are outdoors you are not in control of how much water they get as that is dependent on the rainfall of your area. You can however make sure the soil can drain amply so that excess water will quickly be carried off away from the plant. When watering yourself make sure the soil is moist before you water. If it is still wet that means that watering is probably not necessary yet.
The growth of plants is affected by the temperature. The bloom period of plants is also influenced by this factor. Your plants will not thrive if you have issues in this phase.
Sometimes temperatures are higher than ideal for the plant which go above the rate of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis must be greater than the respiration for growth to occur.
The wind speed and temperature affect the relative humidity. Warm air can accommodate more water vapor because of the speed at which the molecule moves. When there is no air movement, the air around the leaves becomes saturated with water vapor, which slows down the process of evaporation. A film of water can be seen around the leaves if the air is saturated with water.
The rate of cell division slows down if the temperature falls.
Plants growth is affected by high temperatures.
Exposure to high temperatures decreases the length of the grain-filling period. The pollination phase is very sensitive to high temperatures.
During the summer, temperatures can easily exceed the upper limits for plant growth and development, during which time temperature extremes are expected to occur more often.
Exposure to high temperatures has been shown to increase the rate of development of plants.
The food the plant uses to grow, that is carbohydrates and proteins, are the products of photosynthesis. As temperature increases, both increase and eventually both decrease at which point respiration takes over. The plant stops growing because it uses up more food than can be replaced.
Changes in the soil surface's energy and radiant energy, happening on the surface, can affect the soil's temperature. It affects the availability of plants and the soil water content.
Plant growth and development is dependent on the amount of minerals in the soil. Plants face significant challenges in obtaining an adequate supply of these nutrients due to their relative immobility. Decreased plant productivity and fertility can happen due to a lack of nutrients. This can result in reduced crop yield and reduced plant quality.
Plants rely on the soil for their growth. Plants use the nutrients within the soil for growth. They benefit from a balanced source of food from the soil.
To ensure plants have ample nutrients compost can be added to existing soil to make it more rich and in turn allow the plants to absorb the contents. Composting takes many months for the waste to be ready to add to the soil. As such most gardeners have a dedicated compost patch where the waste is left to break down and added to over time and is added to the plant soil once it is ready.