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

Too much water in soil allows bacteria and mold to grow and kill the roots. Hydroponic systems keep the water moving to keep that from happening.