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Yes, particular kinds of cactus plants can survive in the rain forest. But their adaptations are different from those that survive in the desert. They're known as epiphytes, because their roots dangle in the air. They aren't rooted in soil. Epiphytes grow on tree branches. They deal with light, not moisture deprivation. On the rain forest floor, they wouldn't get anywhere near the light that they need. So they've adapted by growing higher up in the rain forest canopy.
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∙ 13y agoIf you plant a cactus in a rain forest, it will rot and die.
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∙ 12y agoIt does not have the proper adaptations to live in that area hope this helped :)
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∙ 12y agono cacti have several layers of cuticle that were meant to trap water in the air therefore making it a desert plant.
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∙ 11y agoA cactus and a plant from a rain forest both perform photosynthesis, both contain cellulose, both are plants.
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∙ 13y agoNO.
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What would happen if a cactus is planted in a temperate rainforest in northern California?
there will be a little change because the cactus will not survive
Can a cactus survive in a temperate rainforest?
no,there would be little change because the cactus wont be able to adapt to the environment.
If catcus was taken from it habitat and put it in a rainforest?
The cactus would not survive. If not insects, animals, or fungus that would attack it, the lack of sunlight and overabundance of moisture would kill the cactus. On the other hand, if you took a broad-leafed jungle plant and put it in the desert, it would not survive there, either.
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 rain forests do red eyed tree frogs live in?
they live in the tropical rainforest because the temperate rainforest is too cold for them they cant survive in it or else they would die
Do red eyed tree frogs live in rain forests?
they live in the tropical rainforest because the temperate rainforest is too cold for them they cant survive in it or else they would die
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 can you do in the Amazon Rainforest?
survive
