Why is over watering the easiest way to kill a houseplant, but you can propagate those same plants in straight water? Also hydroponics?

Question

I was just starting some some cuttings from my pothos in water and thought it’s strange that they’ll survive in just water but perish w too much water in soil?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Hydroponics always includes aeration so the roots can breathe periodically. The water may ebb and flow, be sprayed, or aerated in some way. If your cuttings are submerged long enough with no bubbles or aeration, rest assured they will “drown” too.

Sauce: Grown weed indoors for over 10 years. I prefer “soiless”, and let it dry out enough to breathe between waterings.