Well you might have heard of some of them such as the fact that succulents originate from dry, desert locations which explains why they require little water. Also cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. There are some useful tips in this list of interesting facts and some stunning photos. This comes from an article by Vicky which I found on the Top Dreamer website.
No matter where you live, there are outdoor and indoor succulent varieties you can rely on. Growing succulents doesn?t have to be difficult. In fact, they are extremely easy to care for, come in just about every color from the rainbow and look very cute all year round.?This plant is very popular nowadays, so I rounded up 10 Interesting Facts About Succulents. Are you excited?
Things You Never Knew About Succulents
Succulents originate from dry, desert locations such as Africa
Succulent plants first cropped up in locations with long dry seasons, since they store water in their leaves.
They got their name from the Latin word ?sucus? which means juice or sap
Succulents have?thick, sap-filled leaves, that actually help them survive in extremely warm conditions.
I rounded up some amazing succulent gardens to inspire you to decorate your interior and yard. So, let?s check them out! Enjoy and have fun!image via www.brit.co
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Approximately 60 different plant families contain succulents
Including plant families like?Xanthorrhoeaeceae and Cactaceae.
You can find a succulent in just about every color of the rainbow
Green succulents may be the most common, but you can also find red, orange, pink, purple and blue!
Generally, this plant is pest resistant
This is just another reason why succulents are so easy to maintain.
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