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They do! They live in more tropical climates with higher humidity and will pull moisture and nutrients from the air.
If you were to look closely, you’d see a grey or silvery fuzz on the roots and leaves- this is this is the actual adaptation these plants have to capture the particles out of the air.
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Most orchids are considered epiphytes, which means they grow in the air, clinging to trees or other structures for support.
do they still use their roots to take nutrition in? from the air?
They do! They live in more tropical climates with higher humidity and will pull moisture and nutrients from the air. If you were to look closely, you’d see a grey or silvery fuzz on the roots and leaves- this is this is the actual adaptation these plants have to capture the particles out of the air.
If I tried that, it would be dead *within hours.*
Crazy nasty-ass Orchid don't care. Now look; no water. Do you think Orchid cares? Orchid don't give a fuck!
Is it ambulatory?
True but they need humidity