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

A lack of gas exchange around the roots in wet soil whereas running water allows it.

Also, if soil spaces are full of water they can be more easily compacted.