AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Some epiphytes spend their whole lives up in the air, while others send roots down as they age. These roots eventually reach the soil, where the plant continues to grow. Still others start in the ground and climb up trees or shrubs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epiphytes are found on branches, leaves, trunk and other surfaces of plants. Epiphytes anchor themselves to a tree, but do not obtain water or other nutrients directly from it. Epiphytes are commonly found in rainforests.

Detailed explanation-3: -epiphyte, also called air plant, any plant that grows upon another plant or object merely for physical support. Epiphytes have no attachment to the ground or other obvious nutrient source and are not parasitic on the supporting plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Epiphytes or ‘air plants’ are plants that grow on top of other plants (typically trees) co-existing in the most harmonious, harmless way. They derive their nutrients and other vitals from the air, water, dust, and debris around them.