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Yes, there is at least one plant, Indian Pipe, that can grow without any sunlight. It lives as a parasite on trees.

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Why do plants turn toward the sun?

Imagine for a moment: A plant growing in the center of an empty field, and the sun is rising exactly due east. This means that the eastern side of the plant is facing the sun. During this day, the eastern side of the plant will grow very little while the sun is on the eastern side; however, while the sun is on the eastern side of the plant, the opposite side of our plant will be growing. This causes the plant's western side to grow longer, yet the eastern side closest to the sun remains the same. If you have one side longer than the other, this causes a slouching over effect, just like someone with bad posture. Short answer: A plant's side opposite to the sun grows while the side facing the sun grows very little.


What grows faster a plant in the sun with no water or a plant in a closet with water?

A plant in the sun with no water would grow faster than a plant in a closet with water. Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, the process that plants use to make their own food, while water is also crucial but not as immediately impactful as sunlight for plant growth.


Why does a plant start to grow up when it has been put on its side?

Plants have a complex set of hormones which control their growth and these hormones are responsible for the 'directional' growth of the plant. Simply put, plants will grow up when they are put on their side because 'up' is where the sun is and plants will always grow towards the sun.


Do plant reproduce their own kind?

yes because when the seeds fall or the center of the plant has seeds and when there is sun ligth and water the grow (;


How do the leaves of a flower allow it grow?

The leaves absorb energy from the sun. and oxygen from the air. This is converted into sugars which gives the plant energy to grow.