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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.
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On what continents do cacti grow?
Cacti primarily grow in North and South America. They are native to regions such as the deserts of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America. Some cacti species can also be found in parts of Africa, Europe, and Australia.
How does a cactus adapt to the Savannah?
Cacti grow naturally only in the Americas, not on the African savanna.
Is a barrel cactus the same as saguaro?
No, a barrel cactus and a saguaro are two different species of cacti. Barrel cacti are smaller, rounder cacti with ribs and spines all around, while saguaros are taller, columnar cacti with arms that grow as they age. Both are native to the deserts of the Americas, but they have distinct characteristics.
How old do cacti get?
Saguaro cacti are about 100 years old when they get arms. Other cacti vary.
Why do the roots of some plants get modified?
To adapt to the environment they are in.Example:Some cacti have their roots deep in the ground, to get groundwater.Some cacti have their roots spread out, to catch rainwater. Their roots also secrete an acid that makes it difficult for other plants (including other cacti) to grow on those roots. This limits the competition for water.
Do cacti grow in the Arctic?
No, cacti do not grow in the Arctic.
Do cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert?
Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.Yes, cacti grow in the Great Basin Desert.
How do you grow cacti?
cacti (cactus) grow in desers where there is not a lot of water but they still survive.
Do ranches grow cacti?
There are cactus farms, especially in Arizona, that commercially grow cacti for landscaping and houseplants.
Why don't cacti grow in the mountains?
Cacti do grown in many desert mountain areas. They usually do not grow on the higher peaks, however.
Do mini cacti grow into huge cacti?
It just depends on the genus/species, but if you bought a cactus from a home improvement store and it was small it will grow to be large depending on the genus/species. Most of the cacti sold at home improvement stores are cacti that grow to be large.
Can thing's grow in the dessert?
Yes. That is where cacti grow.
Does the rainforest have any cacti?
Yes they do have cacti. Epiphyllum, Rhipsalis, and Schlumbergera are a few genera of cacti that grow in the rainforest.
How many cacti live in the Sahara Desert?
No cacti grow naturally in the Sahara. Cacti are natives of the Americas, not Africa.
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.
Why do people grow cacti?
Hobbies.
Why do cacti grow arms?
Although some Saguaro cacti never grow arms, those that grow arms do so between the ages of 50 to 100 years. The size of this cacti and the number of arms is due to factors, such as soil and rainfall. Saguaro cacti grow in the Sonoran Desert of the United States.
