We can’t get enough of these magnificent plants – We’re total succulent nerds.
Succulent vs. Cactus – do you know the difference?
A quick botany lesson: nearly all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti. Confused? Yeah, me too 😉
“In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents or sometimes fat plants, are plants having some parts that are more than normally thickened and fleshy, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word “succulent” comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning juice, or sap.[1] Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems.” (wikipedia)
So, that is basically the reason I have yet to kill my succulents – they are thriving in their arid living room conditions 😉
Want to learn even more? Check out this amazing graphic of wholesale florist Mayesh’s succulent varieties, made by Sweet Pea Floral Design
So do yourself a favor – throw out those brown-leaved house plants and get yourself a few of these beauties!
xx Sabina & Valerie
