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What plant can hold the most water?
Ferns can absorb more water than other plants.
Why do cactus plants have swollen stems?
Cactus plants grow in relatively arid climates, and they retain water more efficiently by having thicker structures with a higher proportion of volume to surface area than you would find in other types of plants.
What are the 15 types of cacti?
There are more than 15 different types of cactus plants. Cactus plants all belong to the cactus family, Cactaceae. But they don't all belong to the same genus, or to the same species. In fact, there are many more than 15 genus and species categories into which a cactus plant may be classified.But all cactus plants fit into one of two broad groups of cactus plants. The group depends upon the native environment. One environment takes in the deserts of North and Latin America. The other takes in Latin America's jungles.
Why does a cactus planted in the ground outdoors would need more water than a cactus in a pot inside?
Because a cactus outside in the ground doesn't get all the water you give it, some will get absorbed by other plants.
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.
Why can cactus plants not be grown close together?
Cactus plants can't be grown close together, because of their aggressive competition for soil water and nutrients. A cactus is used to being the main and most important vegetative form in the desert. It isn't used to sharing precious water with close neighbors. Two cactus plants that are grown very near to each other end up fighting over water rights. There's the chance that one will do far better than the other. In fact, there's even the possibility that one will survive and the other won't.
Are cactus plants found in West Africa?
Yes because it is dry in the savannah
What types of plants are in Arizona?
cactus is a very common plant due to the hot weather and desserts in Arizona. cactus or more than one cacti
Do cactus roots go deeper than other plants?
No cacti actually have very shallow roots because they are adapted to absorb rain water fast
How do desert plants other than cactus survive?
I think they have glossy leaves to reduce water loss.
What is the name of the 45 foot tall giant cactus of Mexico?
Carnegiea gigantea is the scientific name of the 45 foot tall giant cactus of Mexico. The giant saguaro cactus is the common name. The cactus also is found in the southwestern United States of America. It's a towering plant that grows steadily and that may live for more than 100 years.
Does a cactus consume more water than a shrub?
No. Cacti, succulents, have evolved to thrive in relatively dry environments, so they require/use much less water than most other plants.
