Question

❆ How deep must the roots of this plant be going?
❆ How do the roots get water?
❆ How big will this plant grow?
❆ What will happen to the wall?
❆ Can you give the name of the plant in the picture?

Answer 1

❆ The roots of the given tree might be equal to the width of the wall.
❆ Walls can absorb water either from its foundation or rain. The roots of plants get water from such walls.
❆ If this plant is able to survive, it will grow up to a few metres.
❆ Cracks will be developed in the wall and if the plant is able to grow continuously, the wall is most likely to break.
❆ The plant in the picture is known as peepal.