Cactus food storage locations

People often ask where Cactus stores their water.

Cactuses store water in their stems, which contain collapsible water storage cells. Some cactuses can also store water within their roots, which have been modified to do this function. The collapsible water storage cells are visible as spaces or holes in the stem. They retain water for quite a long time.

You might also wonder, "Why does a stem make food in Cactus?" Cactus eats its green, fleshy stem. Cactus make their food by photosynthesis, just like other plants. Cactus' leaves are reduced to spines so photosynthesis occurs through the stem.

Aside from that, where is the stem?

Cacti have thick, sturdy, and succulent stems. When it rains water is stored in the stem. The stems have a photosynthetic, fleshy, and green color. The stem's interior can be either spongy (or hollow) depending on which cactus it is. The thick, waxy layer keeps the water from evaporating inside the cactus.

What is photosynthesis in Cactus?

Photosynthesis in cacti is just like any other plant. It takes place in the chloroplasts. The largest number of chloroplasts is found in the leaves, making them the main site for photosynthesis. Cactus does not have leaves. The spines are an adaptation that reduces transpiration.