Cypress trees grow naturally in soils along creeks and rivers and in swamps. cactus plants are common in desert soils. differences in the soils' are likely the main reason these two plants grow in different types of soils.

Cypress trees grow naturally in soils along creeks and rivers and in swamps. Cactus plants are common in desert soils. Differences in the soils' moisture are likely the main reason these two plants grow in different types of soils.

Sand found in the desert is very weakly saturated resulting in a type of soil that does not properly pack together and it contains a few nutrients. This caused the cacti plant growing on it to absorb water through its stem rather than its roots.

Cypress trees grow on nutrient-rich soil that is appropriate for its desired growth and species.