Question

How does the leafy shoot of the strangler fig affect the tree it is growing around?

Answer 1

Once established, the young strangler figs begin sending aerial roots down to the ground, where they quickly dive into the soil and anchor themselves. ... Once in contact with the ground, the fig enters a growth spurt, plundering moisture and nutrients that the host tree needs

Answer 2

Answer:

first They send their roots to the ground, when it reaches the ground it gives food and water to the tree, then as the tree grows it sends more and more roots to the ground for nutrient, minerals, and water.