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A cactus is deeply rooted and, even in a hot desert, there may be dampness below. Also, whenever it does rain, the cactus will store water in special cells that cause the cactus to swell. Another adaptation is that a cactus's covering is waxy to prevent water loss. While it may be hot during the day, temperatures can plummet at night.
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What plant is the one that needs little water and grows in Arizona's deserts?
You may be thinking of a cactus.
Is cactus a leaf or a stem?
Leaves provide extra surface area for water to evaporate out of the plant. In the arid desert, plants need all the water they can get.
What part of the cactus does photosynthesis occur?
Photosynthesis takes place in the stem of the cactus. Needles are the cactus' equivalent of leaves. But they don't have enough surface area to support photosynthesis or to store photosynthetic byproducts. So the cactus' stem is bigger, taller, and wider than in many other plants. The cactus needs all that extra space to move around and store water, dissolved nutrients, and byproducts of the photosynthetic interaction with sunlight.
A plant that stores water in its tissue is called what?
The general name is a succulent or a cactus.
What kind of plant does not need soil and very little water to grow?
a cactus
Which plant needs the least amount of water?
a cactus, silly (:
Do you have to water a cactus plant every day?
Not really
What plant likes sun AND water?
all green plants AND all plants in general :) even a cactus plant needs water, it just needs less then conventional plants do.
What plant is the one that needs little water and grows in Arizona's deserts?
You may be thinking of a cactus.
How much water a plant need to growe?
That depends on what kind of plant it is. Some plants, such as cactus, do not need much water. Other kinds of plants need more. So you would have to ask about a specific plant in order to get a specific answer.It really depends on the plant. Some plants need more water than others, such as a cactus and a bean ,the bean needs more water than the cactus because the cactus stores water and beans don't.
How much amount of water a plant needs?
Every plant needs a different amount of water. A good rule of thumb is to stick your finger in the soil. If you finger comes out with no mud on it then it needs watering. Another is every 3 days water your plant 3 inches.
How much water does a garden plant need?
Depends on the plant. Some require little water, some a lot. Plants have developed adaptations to different environments. A cactus growing in a dry desert takes very little water, and a succulent growing in a rain forest needs a lot.
What do cactus need to live?
As a cactus is a form of a plant, it will require sunlight for photosynthesis and water to stop it from drying out and to help the cactus plant grow.
What plant grows where water is scarce?
A cactus?
What is the plant that has water in in the desert?
a cactus holds water the most
Why would an animal try to get water from a cactus plant rather than a river?
The water from the cactus could be cleaner.
How can you get a cactus to grow faster?
A cactus plant may grow faster by attention to its differing needs during the growing and dormant seasons. For example, a cactus plant responds well to regular fertilizing and watering while it's growing. The regular application of fertilizer and water tends to work best if carried out every 10-14 days. At the same time, a cactus plant tends to prefer to go without water during dormancy.An important precaution in any season is the avoidance of cold and damp. Cactus plants don't like waterlogging, which rots and kills the tissue. Neither do they like chilly temperatures.
