The+private+life+of+plants

Creepers' shoots: -grow horizontally till they touch an obstacle, then if there is light will change its course -don't grow towards light when young -increases surface area as it increases in height

Plants when young, have thinner wax layer, fine xylems so they lose water easily - are hairy to trap water

Water pressure allows (hydraulic pressure) their leaves to unfold when growing

Indoor plants usually succeed growing in the shade

Different plants come up with different strategies to adapt to sunlight absorption/exposure.

Proboscis moneksy eat a lot of leaves, rely on bacteria in stomach to break down/ferment cellulose in leaves.

Ferns called bracken, grow everywhere in Europe, causing problems, since they are fire hazards when dry.