Orchids are very well-adapted to life in the canopy. They have roots with a large surface area for rapid absorption of nutrients and water.

Most orchids are tropical epiphytes (growing on trees or other plants), but temperate orchids are usually terrestrial, and some absorb nutrients from symbiotic ...

Their intricate aerial root systems allow them to absorb moisture and nutrients from the humid tropical rainforest air surrounding them. Thriving in the ...

24 янв. 2017 г. · Up in the branches of trees, they have much greater access to light. Their epiphytic roots don't require soil, are capable of absorbing water ... Why do orchids live in tropical rainforests? - Quora What orchids live in a rainforest? - Quora Другие результаты с сайта www.quora.com

7 апр. 2024 г. · Tropical Rainforests: Orchids thrive in the humid, shady conditions of rainforests. · Cloud Forests: Orchids can be found in higher elevations, ...

23 окт. 2024 г. · One of the most striking adaptations of orchids is their lack of dependence on soil for nutrients. Unlike most plants, orchids don't rely on ...

Orchids tend to obtain their nourishment from the air, rain or moisture in the soil. While some are self-pollinating, most rely on specific insects or birds ...

Aerial roots are a way that the orchid has adapted to capture more airflow, which is abundant in the tropical and subtropical rainforest. Providing a fan ...

19 окт. 2024 г. · A: "The epiphytic habit of orchids is a major adaptation to the low light conditions of the forest understory." - [Pridgeon, A.M., Cribb, P.J., ...