Succulents are currently having a moment. We think their popularity is long overdue because they're easy to care for, come in virtually every color, and are so very cute. The following are things to consider before you plant your next stonecrop or agave plant:
Succulents are native to desert locations.
Since succulents store water in their leaves, they first appeared in areas with long dry seasons (such as Africa).
Their name comes from their thick, sap-filled leaves.
The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, which means juice or sap. The leaves of these plants provide nutrients so they can survive in extremely hot conditions (meaning you only have to water them once a week, due to their thriving in sunlight and dry air).
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There are also Xanthorrhoeaceae (which includes aloe vera) and Cactaceae (cacti).
There are 'em in just about every color of the rainbow.
It's no secret that succulents come in shades of green, but you can find ones in shades of blue, purple, pink, orange, and red as well!
Generally, succulents are pest resistent.
Another reason this plant is so easy to look after. The succulent you have outside may have scale or aphids if you experience problems. If it is inside, then fungus gnats, mealybugs, woolly aphids, or spider mites could be to blame.
You can grow succulents from cuttings.
It's called propagating. Simply snip off a succulent leaf, let it dry in the sun, and plant it in dirt and water.
list of cactus names and pictures are often confused with succulents.
Succulents are often made up of cacti, but not all succulents are cacti. The most distinguishing feature of a cactus is its thorns, which act like its leaves.
This succulent is named after a donkey's tail.
Isn't it stunningly sophisticated, don't you think?
An actual Christmas cactus looks rather like a succulent poinsettia.
They bloom just in time for Christmas, hence their festive name.
Succubus jewelry grows on you while you wear it.
You can show off your green thumb on your wrist, ears, or fingers for weeks on end since these plants are so low-maintenance.