Sunlight, water, CO2, Earth.
water and sun
Very few plants thrive in the desert but some , such as cacti and some other succulants have adapted though evolution to survive.
a decomposer.
Lots of sun, nutrient rich soil, and appropriate amounts of water. And love/ compassion.
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