What are plants adapted to extremely warm dry environments called?
Xerophytes (Dry) Plant adapted to live in dry conditions. Common adaptations to reduce the rate of transpiration include: • Thick waxy cuticle: The cuticle cuts down water loss in two ways: it acts as a barrier to evaporation and also the shiny surface reflects heat and so lowers temperature. Xerophytes are plants that have adapted to grow in locations that receive very little water like deserts or Arctic habitats. The most obvious example of a xerophyte is the cactus.Mesophytes are the ordinary plants that thrive in well-watered habitats. Some examples of mesophytes include maize, legumes, cucurbits, potato, tomato, herbs, and kales.
What is the best outdoor plant for lazy people?
The air plant is one of the best low-maintenance plants because it doesn’t even need soil! Air plants are small balls of leaves and branches, with tiny clusters of roots. There are hundreds of kinds of air plants, some bloom, some look like sea urchins, and others look like round succulents. An air plant is a great low-maintenance plant because you can display it in so many ways: on a stand, in a terrarium, or mounted on bark. There are two main types. A mesic air plant lives in rainforests and generally has dark green, curly leaves. It needs loads of humidity and lives under the canopy of the forest.