Initially, ivy grows on the ground until it encounters a suitable surface to climb, triggering a remarkably intricate process. Upon contact with the surface, it intends to climb and the plant's ...
Posey: No. The stem supports the plant and transports water and nutrients. Ivy: That's easy, they're for waving at it's friends. Posey: No, the leaves help the plant make food for itself.
Ivy plants are notorious for the damage they can cause to walls, and their eradication can be a challenging task. Even after removal, they often leave behind unsightly roots. The plant's rapid ...
Ivy: But Posey, mine don't have roots. Posey: Umm. you don't always need roots. Stems do the job, too. When you put the plants in the water, with or without roots, the tubes in the stem transport ...
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