– Why is it so easy to overwater a plant, but sticking the roots directly underwater is how you propagate it?

Question

Title. It’s just funny to me how cautious I am not to overwater my plants when in soil. But if I cut a piece of a plant and stick it in 100% water it thrives. Wouldn’t the roots being literally underwater be “overwatered” as well?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Hydroponic and terrestrial roots function differently to keep the plant alive. To even transfer a specific root type to another is a pretty tricky process to manage. You could prob be better off cutting off the roots and trying water prop or use rooting hormone for soil.