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They store water in their trunks. Also, they don't have leaves, so water does not evaporate from them, and the cactus doesn't have to support the growth of the leaves. Spikes discourage predators from eating the plant.
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What are plants that live on dry land called?
.....The Banana Plant....
How does the very long roots of the cactus plant enable the plant to survive in very dry conditions?
when the cactus is none of sun it can survive
Why do cactus grow where it's dry?
Cactus don't grow where it is dry, but grow in areas where the periods between rains are long and cactus will store water in their stem to survive these periods. To get a get cactus flowering just keep it dry for 3 months and then give them a lot of water. This will give nature back to the cactus.
Which plant grows in dry areas?
Cacti and other xerophytes
What characteristic of cactus plant help it to survive in the desert?
It can store water inside itself. Also, its thorns prevent most predators from trying to eat or destroy it. Lastly, the cactus plant also has roots that go extremely deep into the dry desert ground, and it can find much water while other shallow-rooted plants are thirsty and wilting.
Why cactus are found in desert?
it is because cactus can survive in the desert so it is found in Atacama Desert.
Do sun flowers live in the desert?
No Sunflowers can not grow in the dessert. They are not adapted for that because they need moist soil. But cactus' live in the desert. A cactus is enabled to survive in hot and dry environments.
What are plants that live on dry land called?
.....The Banana Plant....
Can cactus be dryed?
Yes they can! A cactai can only survive in the desert because it has really deep roots which get to the water at the bottom- therfore you can easily dry out cactai because they need water to survive!
How does the very long roots of the cactus plant enable the plant to survive in very dry conditions?
when the cactus is none of sun it can survive
What kind of plants can be easily found in the desert?
Very few plants can survive the harsh environment of the desert. The cactus has well adapted to this dry and arid habitat. Wild flowers also are surprisingly abundant as well.
Where is cactus found in abundance?
Any dry hot region like a desert.
Why do cactus grow where it's dry?
Cactus don't grow where it is dry, but grow in areas where the periods between rains are long and cactus will store water in their stem to survive these periods. To get a get cactus flowering just keep it dry for 3 months and then give them a lot of water. This will give nature back to the cactus.
Can a cactus survive in the dry alpine?
No, most alpine areas are entirely too cold for most cacti to survive.
Would an earthworm survive in the desert?
Earthworms survive in those parts of the desert where the soil has more moisture. They do not survive in dry sand or soil.
Which plant grows in dry areas?
Cacti and other xerophytes
What type of ecosystem does a cactus live in?
a cactus plant lives in deserts, in dry areas because it obsorves nutrient and minerals from the soil and it can produce juice (water) and it can hold it for a very long time to keep itself alive :) :) <3
