Succulents are gaining popularity so fast that it is difficult to keep up with all of the different colors, sizes and shapes.
However, before you go out looking at your options be sure to know some things first:
1. Succulents first developed in dry, desert locations
Succulents first cropped up in areas with dry seasons (like Africa), because they stored water inside their leaves.
2. Their name originates from their thick, sap-filled leaves
Succulents are plants that need very little water to survive. Their tough leaves help them thrive in hot conditions like those found at high elevations where it rarely rains, or near deserts with no moisture from the sky for weeks on end!
3. About 60 different plant families contain succulents
Cactaceae and Hanthorrhoeaeceae are included in this list.
4. They come in almost every color of the rainbow
Succulents are a great way to add color and life into your garden. With the many different shades you can find, they’re sure be hard for any gardener not pick out one that suits them!
5. Mainly, succulents are pest resistant
Succulents are generally easy to maintain. However, If your succulent is outside it might be attacked by aphids, so be careful. If inside, be careful and check for fungus gnats, mealybugs, woolly aphids, or spider mites.
6. You can grow new plants from succulent cuttings
A succulent is a type of plant that needs to be propagated in order for it grow. To do this, you should snip off one’s leaf and dry them out in the sun, before planting back into the soil and add some water.
7. Succulents are often confused for cacti
Cacti are often thought of as a type of succulent, but the term isn’t always accurate. There is an important distinction between cacti and succulents. Succulents store water in their leaves, stems or roots and the arms – thus they can survive quite a while without being watered. Cacti have small, round cushion like structures called areoles where flowers grow to pollinate them for food!
8. There’s a succulent named after a donkey’s tail
Wow, this sounds sophisticated, right?
9. A Christmas cactus is basically a succulent poinsettia
These plants are so special they bloom just when it is Christmas, and this makes them an all-time favorite with those who love the season.
10. Succulent jewelry is gaining popularity — and it grows as you wear it
These plants don’t require much care to keep them green. With these on your wrist, ears or fingers you can show off for weeks at a time!