lesson
Not every plant needs the same conditions
1 · Learn
Plants need water, air, light, suitable warmth, nutrients and room to grow. The amounts and conditions that suit one plant may not suit another.
Many cacti tolerate dry conditions better than plants from damp habitats. That does not mean a cactus never needs water. Learn about a particular plant rather than using one rule for every plant.
2 · Worked example
A fern in a damp, shaded place and a cactus in a dry place can have different needs. I consult reliable care information before choosing conditions.
3 · Your turn
Does 'suited to dry conditions' mean a cactus needs no water at all? Explain.
Check your answer
No. It still needs water, but can be suited to conditions with less frequent water than many other plants.
4 · Apply your learning
Compare adult-selected photographs and care information for two plants. List one shared need and one difference.
Adult guidance and safety
Do not touch spines or unknown leaves. This is comparison, not a deprivation experiment.
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