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because it can store water well for it self and that is why it does not need to grow in the areas where there is more or usually rain.
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Are cacti in African deserts?
No, cacti are native to the Americas and do not naturally grow in Africa. If any cacti are in Africa, they were planted by man.
Which deserts don't grow cactus?
No, cacti are natives of the American deserts only. They do not grow elsewhere naturally unless they have been planted there. When planted outside the Americas they can become a noxious invasive species. especially the various species of prickly pear.
Why do cacti grow in deserts?
Cacti grow in deserts because they don't need as much water as other plants. They retains water and juice inside the plant for a long time. That's why in the desert you always see birds inside cacti. They use it as shelter and food and water.
Are there cacti in the American deserts?
Yes, there are cacti in all the deserts of North and South America.
How do the cacti in Arizona survive?
Cacti can survive in deserts because they store water in themselves and use them to grow.
Are there cacti in coastal deserts?
Yes, a number of species of cacti can be found in coastal deserts in the Americas only.
Do bobcats live in cacti?
No, they live in forests, mountains,deserts,and swamps.
In what desert do cacti live?
Cacti occur naturally only in the deserts of North and South America.
Where are cacti seen?
Mainly deserts.
Where do cacti grow and why?
Cacti grow in the semi-arid deserts, in which there is very little water, but there is still some. They grow there because that is their ecological niche; they are adapted to that kind of environment.Clarification:There are species of cacti that are adapted to living in a variety of habitats such as savannah, grassland, and even in rainforests.
Are there any cacti in the desert?
Yes, there are cacti in the deserts of North and South America.
How do cacti live in deserts?
It can live because the cacti can soak up water
