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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
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∙ 14y agoCactus plants actually absorb the water that they take in. In this way, they can go for extended periods of time without any fresh rainfall or water.
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∙ 15y agoCactus are able to hold a lot of liquid inside the plants structure.
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∙ 9y agoCacti can store water in their fleshy stem to be used during periods of drought when no rain falls.
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What kind of plants live in the dry climate zones?
some are the Joshua Tree, cactus some kinds of cactus is, Nopal cactus, Prickly pear cactus, and Black Lace Cactus :)
What are plants that live on dry land called?
.....The Banana Plant....
How can a mesquite cactus live in the desert?
There is no such thing as a mesquite cactus. There are, however, mesquite trees and shrubs.
How do roots of a cactus adapt to live in the desert?
The roots to a cactus are long thick and go very wide and deep. When it rains the roots absorb the water and store it in its leaves. The cactus doesnt need a lot of water. A couple drops a year will keep it alive. Its leaves are protected with spines.
What biome does a cactus live in?
Desert biome
Can a cactus live in a pot without water for one month?
yes
How can cactus plant live without water?
Because they already have liquid inside of them to keep them from dehydrating.
What types of plants can go longest without sunlight and water?
Of coures its a cactus because all the cactus's would be dead if they didn't live in the desert!!:)
Can you live without a cactus?
Yes, people can live without cactus plants if they're outside the plant's native range in North and Latin America. But no, they can't live without cactus plants if they're within the plants' native ranges. Within desert and jungle America, the cactus plays a key role in the environment. For example, the desert cactus is the main vegetative cover that conserves water, disperses sunlight, holds soil together, and provides color and oxygen in an otherwise drab, dry, extreme, harsh environment. The jungle cactus interacts in mutually beneficial ways with the trees on which it's anchored.
How long do betta fish live without clean water?
up to 4 months
What is in the cactus that enables it to live?
A cactus can store water in its fleshy stem and this enables it to survive periods of drought.
What does the giant saguaro cactus need to live?
it needs water
Can a fish live out of water for months?
no, can you live under water for months with no oxygen. then think about fish they can live with out water.
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.
You lost your snapper turtle yesterday Can it live without water?
For a while, yes. Turtles can live up to three months without water. This is not to say that you shouldn't try to find it as fast as possible.
How often should you water a saguaro cactus?
Not very often because cactuses are designed to live a long period without water. I would suggest once every week is fine.
How do plants live in the Grand Canyon?
There's water by the river at the bottom of the canyon, so they live close to the water!
