How to Revive Wilted Plants After Spring Break

What could have caused the plants around your classroom to wilt after spring break?

Was there a lack of water? Sunlight? Nutrients?

Answer:

The plants probably wilted because they didn't receive the necessary care such as watering, sunlight, and nutrients.

Can they recover?

No, I do not think they could be revived or recover.

The wilted and unhealthy appearance of the plants in your classroom after your return from spring break is likely due to lack of proper care such as watering, sunlight, and nutrient supply which are essential for plant survival. In terms of plant cells, inadequate water supply would lead to plasmolysis, that is, the shrinkage of the cytoplasm away from the cell wall due to loss of water. This consequently leads to the wilting of plants.

As for the recovery, yes, plants can generally recover from wilting if given prompt care. Watering them could reverse plasmolysis and enable cells to regain their turgor pressure resulting in the reviving of the plant. However, if the plants have been undernourished for a prolonged period, their chances of recovery might reduce.