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Cactus have spongy tissue that absorb water. They are able to keep that water inside for long periods of time, because they do not perspire like other plants.
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What is a plant like cactus needing little water called?
It is a XEROPHYTE
What are plants that live on dry land called?
.....The Banana Plant....
Which house plants can live with minimal water?
The cactus is like the camel of the plant society. It soaks up and stores water internally and thus is a low maintenance plant. However, they're prickly little buggers.
Do plant grow better in clay or sand?
plants that like water grow better in clay and plant that don't like water grow better in sand. like cactus
Diagram with label of cactus plant?
well a cactus plant has many parts like flowers
What is a plant that grows where water is scarce?
A cactus plant. Like in deserts. If you want to see one in person, go to Arizona.
Is a cactus a living thing or nonliving thing?
An organism is any living thing, so a cactus is an organism. This is because the cactus is a plant, and therefore a living thing. Organisms can be plants or animals (including bugs, too!) or even little microscopic bacteria!
Are cactus roots?
The cactus root in the ground beneath the cactus plant.
Is a cactus plant a tree?
Yes, cactus compost can be used to plant aloe vera. Botanists and horticulturalists describes aloe vera and cactus as succulents with similar bio-geographies and biological requirements. A cactus compost may be employed regardless of whether aloe vera serves as a house or outdoor plant.
Why wouldn't you like to touch a cactus plant?
Cactus plants are prickly and contain spikes.
What is the similarities of a cactus and a plant?
One difference is that a cactus is actually a plant related to a shrub more than a tree. Trees are normally found where a water source is abundant and Cacti are normally found in a central location where ground water is present.
How often should you water a cycas palm plant?
Cactus only need to be fed once a year in the spring. Answer. Treat any cactus or succulent like any othe house plant in the summer and water and feed it normally. In the winter hold off the feed and water and only give some water when neccesary.
