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Some flowers follow the sun by heliotropic action. The flowers are able to track the sun everyday as it goes from east to west.
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∙ 11y agoin photosynthesis sunflowers follow the light.
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What direction do sunflowers point?
Sunflowers follow the sun because they can sense the change in light.
Can sunflowers follow a torch?
Only if the torch is the dominant source of light. Note that the torch would have to be fairly bright to provide enough energy for the sunflower. Also, sunflowers "following" light is a very gradual process, not a simple parlor trick.
Is it true that when lots of wild sunflowers grow a bad winter will follow?
No, there is no relation for Sunflowers and winter season.
Why do sunflowers follow the sun?
cuz it wants 2
Can sunflowers grow in no light?
No. They can germinate, but will soon die if there is no light.
Could sunflowers grow without light?
no
Will sunflowers grow in part shade?
Sunflowers will grow in part shade but it needs some sun light and water.
What reminds you of the sun?
Light bulbs, flashlights, lights, sunflowers...... anything with the word light or sun in it!!!!
I want to grow sunflowers in the winter time. Is there a certain light I can use for success?
In order to grow sunflowers in the winter they must be given a deep pot, plenty of organic material in the soil, and at least 6hrs under a full-spectrum light (a fluorescent light will do). Sunflowers are susceptible to cold. The soil temp must NOT be less than 55F. Do remember that you have to select the variety carefully, as many sunflowers are very tall and wide.
What adaptations does a sunflowers have?
Sunflowers have adapted to a wide range of soil types and their roots may be as deep 1.5 meters into the ground. Sunflowers also move their stems so that the petals are coated in as much light as possible.
Why are all the sunflowers facing the same direction?
Sunflowers, like most plants are heliotropic, that is they face the Sun to get more light. Sunflowers are very fast at moving toward sunlight, and they all do so at once. They are facing the Sun. Sun-flowers.
How did the sunlight affect the flower grow?
The leaves and stems of a sunflower are green -- they are reflecting, not absorbing, green light. The colors that give the plant the most energy are at the purple end of the spectrum (red and blue) - those colors with the highest light energy.Blue light - responsible for vegetative or leaf growth (fluorescent light)Red plus Blue light - encourages flowering (full spectrum or "grow lights)dark colors, not light
