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Do you have to water cacti?
Yes, you do have to water it. About once every few weeks.
Why does cacti have thick stem?
In cacti the leaves have become reduced ( to prevent water loss via transpiration) and the stem has become the photosynthetic body. Being in the stem there are no or very few stomata ( where water is lost from) and the water is able to be stored in the stem to help it survive long times without water. I researched this online this is not my work!
Does the rainforest have any cacti?
Yes they do have cacti. Epiphyllum, Rhipsalis, and Schlumbergera are a few genera of cacti that grow in the rainforest.
How long does it take a cactus to suck up 20 gallons of water?
That would depend upon the species. Small cacti would take years to absorb that amount of water but a large, thirsty saguaro could absorb that in a few days.
A sentence using the word cacti?
Cacti grow mostly in desert and arid areas.I bought a few miniture cacti as a present for my nephew.
Can a cactus grow in the Atacama Desert with no rain for 400 years?
Cacti can not grow in most areas of the desert. However, there are a few areas that receive dense fog off of the Pacific Ocean and the condensation from this fog allows cacti to grow in these areas.
How does a cactus adapt to heat?
it stores water
Were do some desert animals get water from?
some animals, such as the desert tortoise get water from cacti and very few flowers that survive in the desert, other animals such as meat eaters can get water from their prey. Some animals can also drink water from seeds.
What vegetation is there in the Atacama Desert?
There are areas that receive little rain but dense fog moves in from the Pacific Ocean and provides enough moisture for lichens and a few cacti to survive. There are rare oasis were a few more plants can survive but these are quite uncommon. Most of the desert is devoid of plant life, however.
Why can cactus live without water for a few months?
In cactus the leaves are reduced to spines in order to prevent water loss through transpiration though the stomata.Besides,the stem is also covered by a waxy coating which prevents water loss.Thus,cactus requires very less amount of water in order to survive
What will eat a cactus in the desert ecosystem?
Very few cacti are eaten as many have toxic qualities that make them unpalatable. One cactus that is popular, especially in times of drought, is the prickly pear. They will be consumed by javelinas, rabbits, deer, pronghorns, desert bighorns, some small rodents as well as tortoises.
Vacuoles store food water and what else?
When storing vacuoles supply you should a few things. You should have water, food, light and blankets.
