Continuing to probe Cheryl's questions about her houseplants, this week she asks about root bound plants: what causes it and why is it bad for her houseplants. To answer the question Ryan will talk about what exactly nutrients are and why they are important for plants, including why fertilizers actually help plants. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.
This is part of the Houseplants unit.
Resources from this episode: 
<a href="https://extension.umd.edu/resource/pot-bound-indoor-plants" target="_blank">Pot-Bound Indoor Plants</a> 
<a href="https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/gardening-and-yard-care/ideas-and-how-tos/container-gardening/root-bound-plants" target="_blank">Understanding Root-bound Plants</a> 
<a href="https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/gardening/essential-nutrients-for-plants/" target="_blank">Essential Nutrients for Plants</a> 
<a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/soils/soil-testing-and-analysis/plant-nutrients#:~:text=Soil%20is%20a%20major%20source,are%20calcium%2C%20magnesium%20and%20sulfur." target="_blank">Plant Nutrients in the Soil</a>
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Lesson 37 - Why do leaves grow bigger when climbing?

Have you ever felt like you slept through science when you were in school, but now wish you could understand the world around you better? Then this podcast is for you! Each week Cheryl asks a science question and Ryan, a science teacher, does his best to answer. From boiling water to shooting stars and everything in between, listen along and learn about the science you encounter every day.