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The cactus family grows in vegetation and water-poorground that drains well.
Specifically, those three commonalities apart, cactus family members grow in many different types of soil. Family members may be found growing in debris, desert sand, high nutrient and salt soils, loam, or volcanic dust. They therefore can be said to generally favor soil that is low in, or free of, organic matter. They generally like mineral rich soil, for lots of nutrient salts. They also prefer soil that is porous to air and water.
Above all, cactus family members want good drainage, for grabbing just enough moisture and for avoiding pooling of water.
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Can a cactus live in Michigan?
Yes, although not the type you see in Western movies. The Michigan cactus grows low to the ground in native prairie areas. I cannot recall the name of the species at this time.
What type of plants live in the dessert?
cactus and lotus
How can a cactus live in a desert?
They get water that is deep in the ground that other things can't reach
Are cactus roots?
The cactus root in the ground beneath the cactus plant.
Where does Egyptian vulture live?
the Egyptian vulture lives in the mexico desert underneath the cactus's. it burrows into the ground.
Where Egyptian vulture live?
the Egyptian vulture lives in the Mexico desert underneath the cactus's. it burrows into the ground.
What type of tropism do cactus plants show?
Phototropism is the type of growth that the desert cactus plant shows above ground. It grows in response to the high levels of heat and light in the desert. The above ground parts are called the shoots, and the below ground roots. The roots grow in response to the search for moisture in the soil.
Is hickory a type of cactus?
No, hickory is a type of tree and not a cactus.
What type of ground do polar bear live in?
cold ground
If the roots are cut and the cactus removed but some roots remain below ground will the cactus regrow?
Yes, cactus plants have roots.Specifically, a cactus plant needs roots to take in moisture and dissolved nutrients from the soil. It is upon this underground supply of moisture and dissolved nutrients that the entire plant depends for survival and growth. Additionally, roots keep the plant anchored in the ground or - in the case of epiphytic cactus plants - to the branches of trees.
Is aloe vear a climber?
No, it is a spiky cactus type plant with sword shaped leaves that grow in a ground-hugging cluster.
Why can a cactus only live in the desert?
That is not true.I lived in Mississippi and cactus grew there, even in the woods. We lived in the flat delta where it rained a lot and the ground could get quite soggy and we had a cactus growing in our yard.Clarification:There are cactus species that are native to grasslands, the rain forest, etc. They are not only found in the desert.
