What Do Plants Need?

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  • Sunlight

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  • Air

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  • Space

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  • Soil

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  • Water

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What Plants Need To Grow

Plants need many things to grow.  They need sunlight, air, space, nutrients  from the soil , and water.

Click here to watch this short video and learn more about each of these important resources !

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Yellow flower is in a field with the sun shining down on it

Plants need sun. Plants use the energy  from the sun to make their own food. Put your plant in a spot with a lot of sun.

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A baby plant with two green leaves and a short stem is growing out of the dirt.

Plants need air. Put your plant in a spot where it can breathe.

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Two green plants in the ground with a red arrow separating space between them.

Plants need space.  Make sure they have enough room to grow and do not crowd  each other.

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Two hands are holding some soil with a baby plant that has four green leaves.

Plants need soil . Soil has important nutrients that a plant needs to grow.

To learn even more about soil , click HERE.

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A blue hose is watering a garden of flowers.

Plants need water. Water your plant daily so that it does not get too dry.

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A big green and leafy plant in an orange pot.

If you give your plant these things, your plant will be healthy and happy.

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