Why don't plants seem to grow in sand? They grow in everything else!?

Question

Why don't plants seem to grow in sand? They grow in everything else!?

Answer 1

Some plants, actually do grow in sand, but not many.  The problem is they need a way to get nutrients, and most of the needed minerals are locked away in tiny rocks of sand.

If there is soil or clay under the sand, or if the water brings enough nutrition to the plants they can survive in sand, provided they don't get washed away, since sand doesn't allow plants to hold as firmly into the ground as rocks or dirt will.

Answer 2

sand by itself has no food for plants to survive on

Answer 3

There are no nutrients in sand.

Answer 4

Blend some good potting soil with your sand and you'll be able to grow stuff that likes sandy soil.  Do a search and find out what are some sand loving plants for your area....

Answer 5

They do in the desert if there,s water

Answer 6

Most plants wont grow in sand for two main reasons... food and moisture.  Sand does not contain enough nutrients to sustain plant life.  Some plants do well in the sand because they have adapted to that type of condition.  Sand is made up of tiny pieces of rock and because of this water drains out of sand too quickly.  Soil has the ability to hold moisture thus allowing the plant to take it in at it's own pace.