You have a large, healthy philodendron that you carelessly leave in total darkness while you are away on vacation. you are surprised to find that it is still alive when you return. what has the plant been using for an energy source while in the dark?

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Angus

9 October, 18:44

You have a large, healthy philodendron that you carelessly leave in total darkness while you are away on vacation. you are surprised to find that it is still alive when you return. what has the plant been using for an energy source while in the dark?

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Alena Calhoun · Answer 1

The plant holds reserves of starches and sugars in its system during the times in which it has access to light. During periods of darkness, it will access these reserves if there are no other forms of light available or accessible.