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i got a little cactus once and i still remember that little one needed a LARGE pot. cacti have a LOT of roots and therefore can absorb more water than a normal plant, making an optimal use of the once-per-month rainstorm there is in the desert. cacti contain a large amount of fluids.
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Cacti have the ability to store water in their fleshy stems which allows them to survive periods of drought.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agobecause they don't need alot of water and they can only survive in alot of heat and sun............................i think...
as thecactus has small Little needle like leaf , the water in the cactus take more time to evaporate and by the time there's rain in the desert , the cactus may still have a little water left in its leaf .
because they dont need much water
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∙ 14y agocacti are adapted to their environment
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Why are cacti mostly found in the desert?
Because Cacti are adapted to live in xerophytic conditions. It is seen by their gross morphology and anatomy.
Why don't cacti freeze at night in the desert?
Most deserts that have cacti do not get cold, except in the dead of winter. Even those cacti growing in a cold winter desert have adapted to survive some freezing weather. However, if a usually hot desert has a sudden severe freeze in winter, some species of cacti are unable to survive.
How many cacti are there in the Sahara Desert?
Cacti are natives only to the Americas. If there are any cacti in the Sahara they did not get there naturally and may have become a noxious invasive species.
What is the biggest plant in the desert?
Oversized Cacti fields.
What is unique about vegetation in the desert and tundra regions?
the plants are adapted to the climate like in the tundra there are plants that sort of hug the ground like mosses and lichen while in the desert plants that can conserve water and withstand heat such as cacti some shrubs and sagebrush so the answer would be... They are specially adapted to withstand the dry or cold conditions (extreme conditions).
Why are cacti mostly found in the desert?
Because Cacti are adapted to live in xerophytic conditions. It is seen by their gross morphology and anatomy.
Why don't cacti freeze at night in the desert?
Most deserts that have cacti do not get cold, except in the dead of winter. Even those cacti growing in a cold winter desert have adapted to survive some freezing weather. However, if a usually hot desert has a sudden severe freeze in winter, some species of cacti are unable to survive.
How do cactus adapt to the desert?
There are many ways in which the cacti plants have adapted to the desert including needing less water to live. These cacti plants have also developed very sharp needles to prevent animals from taking the water inside.
Where is a cactus?
Cacti have adapted to live in a number of habitats, including the desert, grassland and rainforests as well as a few other biomes.
How has Chile adapted to their environment?
cacti are adapted to their environment
Are there cacti in the Mojave Desert?
Yes, there are numerous species of cacti in the Mojave Desert.
Are cacti found in the desert?
Yes, many cacti genera are found in the desert.
Do cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert?
Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.
Are cacti found in the Patagonia Desert?
Yes, there are cacti in the deserts of California.
Are there cacti in the Thar desert?
Yes, I'm pretty sure there are cacti in the Thar Desert
What is the name of the desert in North America which has cacti?
Sonoran Desert is the desert in North America which has Cacti.
What type of plants are adapted to hot dry conditions?
Cacti, pineapples, agaves, and geraniums are some plants that are adapted to hot, dry conditions. They would all survive well in the desert.
