answersLogoWhite

0

Fungi help orchids (and other plants) by providing water and nutrients. In orchids, specifically, the fungi associate with the seedlings. Fungal hyphae are much better than roots at discovering and absorbing nutrients and water in the soil (or whatever medium the plant is in). The water and nutrients are taken up by the fungus and transported to the orchid. If the relationship is mutualistic, then the fungus gets sugars in exchange. If it is not, then the fungus gets nothing.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What helps fungus to grow?

Air and water help fungus grow.


What discovery allowed gardeners to grow orchids in greenhouses?

plese help me


Why do orchids need to be placed in a tree?

Not all Orchids need to grow on trees, only the epiphytes, terrestiall Orchids grow in the soil.


In which sentence does the underlined adverb modify another adverb Truly beautiful orchids can grow indoors. Beautiful orchids occasionally grow indoors. Beautiful orchids can grow indoors. Beautiful?

The underlined adverb modifies another adverb in the sentence "Beautiful orchids occasionally grow indoors." Here, "occasionally" modifies the verb "grow," indicating how often the orchids grow indoors.


Are pyramidal orchids rare?

Pyramidal orchids are the county flower of the Isle of Wight. It needs a fungus in the soil to be able to bloom. It is fairly rare.


How long does it take to grow everglades orchids?

how many orchids are there in the world


How do orchids grow roots on their stems?

Orchids grow roots on their stems through a process called aerial root formation. These roots develop from nodes along the stem and help the orchid absorb water and nutrients from the air.


What discovery allowed gardners to to grow orchids in greenhouses?

The wealthy began growing orchids in the midninteenth century in greenhouses to mimic native conditions. They had to learn to have ventilation to best grow the orchids.


What are mycorrhizea?

It is a symbiotic association of the mycelium of a fungus with the roots of certain plants, such as conifers, beeches, or orchids.


Can orchids grow on coconut husk?

less ephilyte orchids are often grown on coconut husk


What type of flowers grow in the everglades?

some types of flowers are orchids and bromeliads


Do orchids grow singly?

hibiscus, and morning glory grow singly