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Cactus will rot if they do not get a chance to dry out after being exposed to water.
They evolved in dry climates and have not developed any self protection against dangerous organisms that thrive in dampness.
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∙ 8y agoThere are cacti that live in a variety of biomes, including in the rain forest. Most species will not survive in regions that have an extremely cold winter.
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How can thick waxy skin help cactus survive?
A cactus' waxy skin helps it retain moisture in desert climates.
How are a camel and cactus useful in a desert?
b'coz they need less water to survive
Why is the saguaro cactus the center of life in the desert?
It provides animals in the desert what they need to survive . It gives them food ,some a home and let's the other cactus be there after it dies.
Why does a cactus grow in deserts?
The cactus has a number of structural adaptations that allow it to live in the harsh conditions of the desert. Many other plants lack these adaptations and cannot survive in a desert.
How a shallow widespread root system would help a cactus to survive in desert environment?
it helps because
Could a prickly pear cactus survive in a desert explain your answer?
No
Why does not cactus survive in north?
no,a cactus can't survive in northpole because it will become frozen and it would die. Cactus can almostly survive in any climate. In northpole it is very cold and the cactus is not adapted to low temperatures. Cactus need warmth and in northpole there is freezing weather and freezing water, cactus can't survive in northpole.
What type of flower could survive the longest without being in soil or having water or sunlight?
The flower that could survive the longest without water or sunlight would be a cactus. Now, you agreed to exotic gifts! Cacti have interesting looking shapes. You could get him a weird looking cactus. That would be funny, exotic and it would survive!
What can survive in the desert on one cup of water per year?
You could only survive if you were a cactus. A human could not survive one day in a hot desert on one cup of water per day.
Can a cactus survive in the hottest part of the desert?
yes a cactus will survive because it stores water in its trunk for when it needs it most
How do Mexican poppies survive in the desert?
They survive by doing what a cactus does
Can cactus survive in north pole?
No
Did cactus survive in the north?
Yes, some species of cactus can survive quite far north and are able to tolerate all but the coldest of temperatures.
How does the very long roots of the cactus plant enable the plant to survive in very dry conditions?
when the cactus is none of sun it can survive
What trees and plants can survive in a dresert?
Cactus.
Why does a root of a cactus help it to survive in its normal habitat?
because it helps bring precipitation to the cactus...
Can plants survive in most deserts?
Well, it depends on the type of plant. If it's a cactus plant, then it could live longer. If it's a regular plant such as a flower, it will not survive long.
