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shallow roots extend away from a plant

long; thinck roots that grow deep

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Q: Why the roots of the cactus plant and the hickory tree grow the way they do?
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Do cactus grow slowly?

Cactus are a desert plant, and so need to send their roots deep down for their food.


The roots of a plant are?

the roots of a plant is what is under the ground and makes the plant grow :)


What are the roots of a plant?

the roots of a plant is what is under the ground and makes the plant grow :)


What is adventitous roots?

Adventitious roots are roots that do not grow from the primary root of a plant. They usually grow from the stem of the plant and are used for support and anchorage of the plant.


How do you grow grass under hickory tree?

There are4 some trees that grass can not grow under. The roots from hickory trees is strong an consumes the ground around it along with its nutrients.


What is the slowest plant to grow?

Peyote cactus


What are the roots for a plant for?

this is the answer the roots for a plant is for the plant to grow and it will help the plant into it's proper thing!


What does the top of a cactus do?

The tip of a cactus is where growth occurs in a cactus plant. If this is badly damaged the plant may die or begin to grow elsewhere in the plant giving the plant an abnormal appearance.


What do roots do on a plant?

it makes the plant to grow


What do cactus need to live?

As a cactus is a form of a plant, it will require sunlight for photosynthesis and water to stop it from drying out and to help the cactus plant grow.


Why roots grow downwards?

Plant roots grow downwards to anchor the plant in the ground. The roots also seek out water and nutrients in the soil.


Why are cactus leaves small?

Cactuses grow by storing water inside them. They barely need water, so it would be even easier.