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Yes plants are waterproof. They have a waxy layer over the leaf which is called the curicle and this keeps any water to be soaked up by the leaves.

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Leaves need a coat of cuticle for survival because this layer protects the plant from drying. Without it, the leaves would dry out quickly.

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