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[–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 12 points 5 months ago

It's likely the water availability. Yes plants can self regulate water uptake to a degree, but it's like me trying to regulate myself around chocolate cake. They aren't growing to taste good: they are growing to survive. Thus, taking up a fuck ton of water is in their best interest as a plant.