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Cacti get water from rainwater that is stored in the special roots of the cacti
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoIf you cut a portion of a cactus in half, there's this white stem right in the middle. That is used to transport water throughout the plant.
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How can cacti conserve water?
Cacti and succulents store water in special cells in the plants' body for later use. The skin of the cacti has a waxy coating to prevent water loss.
Why do cacti have hair?
Cacti have hairs to not remove too much water .
Is it true that cacti are full of sand?
no, it is not true. Cacti are full of water.
How do cacti live in deserts?
It can live because the cacti can soak up water
How do you grow cacti?
cacti (cactus) grow in desers where there is not a lot of water but they still survive.
How do spines on cacti help protect them?
To discourage animals from eating them.
Can cacti survive in the tropics?
Cacti can live in the tropics, but they will probably die from too much water. Cacti retain water so if there is too much water, they basically drown. Tropics tend to have clay soil, and cacti need sand because of the way their roots grow and how the sand in the deserts retain the water, and clay might affect the cacti.
Do cacti give water?
Yes
Why do cacti have long roots?
cacti have long roots to soak up all the rain water
What do cacti do to survive in the desert?
they conserve their water
What is in a camel's environment?
There are cacti and water and desert.
How do cacti live in areas where water is scarce?
Cacti are capable of storing water in their fleshy stems during times of rainfall. They then rely on this stored water during times of drought.
