How do plants grow and develop

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How do plants grow?

Have you ever asked the question: How do plants grow and develop? Plants grow from their reproduction—from seed germination to a full-grown plant.

When seeds are planted, they need to be germinated. Germination is a process in which the seeds start to sprout. To make it happen, the seeds need water.

Why seeds needs water

Water is essential in breaking the seed coat. Some plants require large amount of water like that of Morning Glory seeds, which are very tough and need to be soaked before planting.

When cells within the seeds start multiplying, the seeds begin to grow. Within a few days, the seedling emerges from its seed coat. The growth of the seedling continues both in upward and downward direction.

Cotyledons are first leaves to appear:

The first leaves of the seedling are called cotyledons. They are the first part of a plant you will notice once the sprout comes out from the seed coat.

The cotyledons are generally thicker leaves than the ones that subsequently follow. Moreover, as the leaves start growing upward, the shoot of the plant will also become more visible.

• While the seedling continues to grow upward, the taproot, together with the smaller root hair also continues to grow deeper. At this point, the seedling may need the essential elements to support the growth healthily.

• Among the nutrients needed are healthy soil, sufficient water, sunlight and food like phosphorous, potassium and nitrogen.

• The growth of plants continues in both upward and downward direction as their cells multiply. There will be an appearance of new leaves. Flowers will start to bloom.

However, in most cases, the plants can grow in any environment, provided that they are given the proper nutrients required for plant growth. The plants can grow in water or in soil.

But, in some cases, plants may require the nutrients in order to make them bear flowers or fruits. That is why most gardeners make certain that their plants are properly cared for.

Nutrients and the elements should be met at the proper level or amount. The health and growth of a plant are dependent on such elements.

3 growth factors mature plants need:

In fact, even when the plants have reached their maturity and peak growth, they will continue to need nutrients, water, sunlight and good soil.

Upon reaching their maturity stage, the plants are ready for reproduction. As long as they have a male and female reproductive system, plant production occurs in hermaphrodites—plants having both the male and female reproduction—or in other plants with a separate male and female plants planted near each other.

• Besides the seeds, the plants are also reproduced through Tubers, Corms, Bulbs, Suckers, Adventitious Buds, Runners and Splicing two plants together.

• Splicing two plants together is ideal for plants such as the red delicious apple tree. Runners are what happen on strawberry plant. Trees in which their trunks have been cut can reproduce through adventitious buds.

• Tomatoes, roses and Elm trees are reproduced by suckers, while onion, garlic and tulips are reproduced by forming new bulbs.

Corms are common in glads and crocuses, and Dahlia and potato are reproduced through tubers. By understanding how do plants grow, you'll enjoy more success with every plant you put your hands on. Almost overnight you'll be seen as the one with a magic green thumb.

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