Will Sugar Water Increase Plant Growth?

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While some plants may show temporary increased growth if fed sugared water, doing so can ultimately harm them by pulling water from the roots and encouraging bacteria and fungus to flourish in the soil.

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Mary Osborne has been an educational quiz writer since 2001. She is the author and illustrator of two children's books and her short stories have periodically appeared in literary journals since 1986. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Central Florida.

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