Succulents and Cacti
Did you know: Nearly all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti!
Succulents are categorized largely by leaves that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, which is their natural way of water retention in dry areas! The word succulent is derived from the Latin word 'sucus', which means 'juice', or 'sap'. Succulents can store water in various structures, such as their leaves and stems!
Cacti are a member of the family Cactaceae - which consists of about 127 different generas! The word 'Cactus' is derived from the Latin word 'kaktos' which means a spiny plant!
Succulents are categorized largely by leaves that are thickened, fleshy, and engorged, which is their natural way of water retention in dry areas! The word succulent is derived from the Latin word 'sucus', which means 'juice', or 'sap'. Succulents can store water in various structures, such as their leaves and stems!
Cacti are a member of the family Cactaceae - which consists of about 127 different generas! The word 'Cactus' is derived from the Latin word 'kaktos' which means a spiny plant!
Basic Care Tips and Tricks:
1. Succulent and Cacti want as much light as possible to flourish - south facing windows or as close to a light source as possible!
2. String of Things? Let them dry ALL the way out - and don't forget to give the whole plant light - even the top!
3. Wanna propagate? Cut a cacti in half and let it callus then put in soil, break off a succulent leaf and place on dirt - wait a couple of weeks for new babies to appear!
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1. Succulent and Cacti want as much light as possible to flourish - south facing windows or as close to a light source as possible!
2. String of Things? Let them dry ALL the way out - and don't forget to give the whole plant light - even the top!
3. Wanna propagate? Cut a cacti in half and let it callus then put in soil, break off a succulent leaf and place on dirt - wait a couple of weeks for new babies to appear!
For more insight - visit us in store!