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Where do orchid plants live?
There are two types of orchids - ground orchids and epiphytic orchids (those with areal roots which are found growing on the trunks of trees). Generally orchids are found in tropical or subtropical areas with high humidity, high rainfall and slightly acidic soil (for the ground dwelling type). There are also a small group of orchids which are found in arid areas - but very limited in range.
Is soil a living part of the ecosystem?
No, soil is an abiotic factor of an ecosystem.
Are soil and trees in a forest both in the ecosystem?
Yes they are, becaus soil houses many differnt types of creatures, from bugs to small burrowing rodents. Trees also house many living things, and they also are alive as well.
What are soil and trees considered as?
Soil and trees are considered as nonrenewable resources.
What are the components of an ecosystem and examples?
In an ecosystem, there are biotic (living ,or had lived, things) and abiotic (non- living things) elements.Biotic: roses. humans, dogs, cats, fish, grass, trees, daffodils, tulips etc.Abiotic: water, air, soil, rocks
What are terrestrial orchids?
Terrestrial orchids are orchids that live in the soil of the ground and not in trees
What ecosystem with very wet soil areas of standing or slow moving water trees orchids lots of insects and alligators would be considered a?
Swamp
Why do orchids need to be placed in a tree?
Not all Orchids need to grow on trees, only the epiphytes, terrestiall Orchids grow in the soil.
What do trees do for the ecosystem?
Trees provide oxygen, homes for animals, and help retain the soil when it rains.
What large ecosystem has its own type of climate trees animals and soil?
artic
What soil do willow trees like?
Weeping willow trees commonly grow on banks of a water source and prefer damper soils but can also grow in regular draining soils. Hybrid willows are not weeping willow trees and can grow in soils that vary from clay to sandy loam. They will often experience root rot in wet soil areas. Both varieties are adaptable to most soil pH levels (except for pH extremes of high or low).
What will happen if orchids grow in soil or drift wood?
They will grow in both, and they will just grow and probagate, most Orchids are "Epiphytes", they attach themselves to plants but generally to trees, they are not parasites they just use the plant or trees for support.Other Orchids are "Lithophytes, they grow on rocks, stones etc.There are some that are called "True Terrestrials", they grow in soil as opposed to the "Simiterrestrials" which grow on the ground on decomposing matter.Please see related link below.
What soil do you use to re pot orchids?
Soil
How do you use the word willow in a sentence?
Willow is a noun- the name for a type of tree with long, flowing slender branches that is found growing in very moist soil. "There were two willow trees growing on the bank of the river."
Where do orchid plants live?
There are two types of orchids - ground orchids and epiphytic orchids (those with areal roots which are found growing on the trunks of trees). Generally orchids are found in tropical or subtropical areas with high humidity, high rainfall and slightly acidic soil (for the ground dwelling type). There are also a small group of orchids which are found in arid areas - but very limited in range.
Why don't all plants need soil?
Some such as orchids have epiphytic root systems that enable them to live on trees and bark and absorb water and nutrients directly from the environment.
Is soil a living part of the ecosystem?
No, soil is an abiotic factor of an ecosystem.
