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How does soda effect plant growth?

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How does soda effect plant growth?

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Using soda pop to water a plant is a bad idea, because flavored sodas are loaded with sugar. The plant can’t use the sugar: It makes what sugar it needs itself, through photosynthesis. The sugar thus stays in the soil next to the plant, where it can interfere with the plant’s ability to absorb water from the soil. Sugar residues can also encourage the growth of bacteria or fungi, as well as attract insects like ants. Diet sodas don’t have the problem-causing sugar of soda pop, but they don’t really provide any significant nutrients to the plant, either. If you dump the dregs of your diet soda onto the nearest potted plant, you won’t harm it, but you’re not doing it any good.

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