why do plants do well sitting with their roots in just water, but once you’ve planted them they start to rot if the soil is too wet?

Question

why do plants do well sitting with their roots in just water, but once you’ve planted them they start to rot if the soil is too wet?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Root rot is usually because of lack of oxygen! Lots of plants have no problems with submerged roots, as shown with successes in hydroponics. But the key is that the water solution is aerated and moving rather than stagnant.