Why Do Plants Wilt on a Hot Summer Day?

Flowers often wilt from heat and lack of water.

Gardening is an activity that is fulfilling and provides an opportunity for individuals to improve the look of their yard. However, failure to maintain plants may result in them wilting and/or dying.

Facts

Summertime heat can quickly create a difficult situation for growing plants. According to Gurney's website, heat alone does not always kill plants. Most plants go dormant to protect themselves, although a lack of water and heat will cause plants to wilt.

Features

Most plants require a lot of water to survive, as this is what helps plants move nutrients through their structure. Watering during the heat of the day may result in quicker water evaporation, resulting in plants wilting from lack of water.

Considerations

Plants will often react differently to extreme weather conditions. Gardeners should review plants based on the gardening zones listed in the United States and the plant's hardiness for full or partial sun requirements.

References

• Gurney's: Protect your Plants from Heat Stress this Summer!