Beautiful drops — 12 examples of guttation

Guttation is the release of droplets of juice (xylem) on the tips or edges of the leaves of some vascular plants, such as herbs. But do not confuse guttation with dew, which condenses from the atmosphere on the surface of plants.

We present to you a selection of extraordinary examples of natural drops that appeared as a result of guttation — a delightful phenomenon of nature.

Guttation (from Lat. gutta — "drop") — the process of removing water in the form of liquid droplets on the surface of the plant by hydatodes. (Author: Luc Viatour)

Evaporation does not occur at night, since the stomata (pores located in leaves, stems and other organs that are used for gas exchange) of most plants are closed at night. (Author: RUTH JENSEN)

When there is a high level of soil moisture, water penetrates into the roots of plants, since the water potential of the roots is less than the ground. (Author: NOAH ELHARDT)

Water accumulates in the plant, creating a slight pressure at the root. (Author: TANAKAWHO)

Root pressure leads to the release of water through special holes at the tips of the leaves (hydatodes or water glands), forming droplets. (Author: URSULA ROSEEU)

Root pressure (osmotic pressure in the cells of the root system, which leads to the movement of the sap of the plant from the roots to the leaves) provides this movement, preventing the immediate evaporation of water from the roots. (Author: Hanson59)

Low light, high humidity contribute to guttation. (Author: Dohduhdah)

Guttation is very common in many plants of humid tropical forests and is often observed on the tips of the leaves of young seedlings. (Author: Ies)

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(Author: LUC VIATOUR)