alkaline-loving

1 8.1

Plants that grow well in soil that is not acidic

adjective
/ˈæl.kə.laɪn ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Specialized

: calcícola

The alkaline-loving plants flourished in the garden.

Examples

Many alkaline-loving plants thrive in regions with limestone-based soils.
Gardeners should check the pH level before planting alkaline-loving species.
The nursery specializes in alkaline-loving shrubs and perennials.
Are there any alkaline-loving species in this area?
Some gardeners prefer alkaline-loving plants that thrive in high pH soil.
Roses and lavender are examples of alkaline-loving species that grow well in specific soil conditions.
To create a garden suitable for alkaline-loving plants, ensure the soil has a pH above 7.

Antonyms

acid-loving

Specialized

1 7.0

Growing well in soil that contains acid, like blueberries

How Acid-Loving

acidophilic

Specialized

1 9.5

neutrophilic

Specialized

8.5

alkaline-loving

Specialized

1 8.1

Surface Forms

alkaline-loving positive

Morphology

alkaline-loving = alkaline + loving (transparent) = alkaline + love + ing

This is a straightforward hyphenated compound meaning 'loving alkaline conditions', and the meaning is recoverable from its parts.

Etymology

The word alkaline-loving joins alkaline and loving. The alkaline part comes from Arabic al- + qaliy meaning 'ashes' because people once made alkaline substances from plant ashes, so an alkaline-loving plant 'likes' soil that is not acidic and has a pH above 7.