Succulent Plants

Succulents are drought-resistant
Due to their unique water-holding properties, succulents have evolved as drought resistant. They thrive in dry, arid climates where most other plants would not survive. In fact, one way to kill a succulent plant is to shower it with love and over-water it.

Succulents are easy to care for
These low-maintenance plants require little to no attention, given the right growing environment. They do require some watering and the right potting mix to thrive. But once you figure out the basics, these plants are among the easiest plants to care for.

Succulents have beautiful shapes, sizes, and colors
Succulents come in many different unique shapes, colors, textures, and features. Each plant has its own unique qualities. Their exquisite beauty is featured in their amazing range of colors. As you get to know these plants, you find out that they transform in color under different lighting conditions. Some plants turn from dark green in the shade to bright red or orange in full sun. You can find just about any color range from white to dark purple or black. Their fascinating shapes are endless.

Succulents can grow anywhere
Most succulents require a bright surrounding but not completely full sun. A lightly shaded patio outside or a bright sunny location indoor would be enough for them to grow. They are also not picky as to what type of pot you plant them in but prefer to be in pots with drainage holes as they do not like to sit in water. A fast-draining soil is preferred. Given the right circumstances, they can survive in areas where most other plants suffer.

 Find a south-facing window to put your plant and gauge the space requirements;

Choose a shallow pot or bowl (drainage hole is best) that fits well in the space;

Plan out the number of succulent plants you will need by placing the pots of succulents in the bottom of the pot, arranged the way you would like them to be. A good rule of thumb to avoid overcrowding your plants is to be sure their leaves aren’t crowding the plants next to them. There should be enough space for airflow, so about the width of a 1 finger in between plants. Once you determine the size and

Place a 2-inch layer of rocks or pebbles (for drainage) in the bottom of the pot. Then fill the rest of the pot with a well-drained soil mix appropriate for succulent plants. Typically, this includes sand or peat with a high quality well-drained potting soil. Once filled with soil, the top of the soil bed of each plant should not be higher than the rim of the pot. This allows the plants to be watered and drain downward, rather than spilling over the rim of the pot;

Add soil to cover the top of the soil bed of the plants evenly with the other plants, and gently smooth out. This is called Top-Dressing. The original soil bed at the top of each plant should no longer be visible once the new soil is added;

Water until moist and you hear the water draining out the bottom. Then follow appropriate watering instructions for the season; however the best time to plant your succulent garden is during the growing season (spring or summer).

Physical features
A cactus has various physical features that make it different from a succulent. Cacti are identified by their needle-like spines. They have fleshy stems that store water and are capable of performing photosynthesis. A succulent plant, on the other hand, holds water and nutrients in its fleshy leaves. Most cactus plants do not have leaves, but some of them do. Additionally, cacti form small white bumps on their surface called areoles. Succulents don’t have areoles. This is the main characteristic that makes the two different from each other. A plant without areoles is a succulent. 

Flowering
Both succulents and cacti bloom. However, the flowers of cactus plants are brighter, larger in size, and have complex structures as compared to the flowers of succulents. Cactus blooms are pollinated by bees, butterflies, and bats. The flowers of succulents are simple and small in size, usually pollinated by bees.

Fruit production
Although both succulents and cacti flowers, only cactus plants can grow fruits. The most commonly known cactus fruits are dragon fruit and prickly pear fruit. 

Propagation
Propagation is the process in which an element of the parent plant is used to grow baby plants. This easy method helps in expanding plant collections without the need to buy new ones. Cacti are propagated by seeds and offsets. Succulents are most often propagated from stem and leaf cuttings. 

First impression
The look of cacti is determined by their waxy stems. On the contrary, the look of succulents can be identified by the arrangement and shape of their leaves. In terms of appearance, succulents come in a wide variety of forms, including rosettes, trailing vines, and compact clusters. Cacti, on the other hand, often have a more distinct and recognizable shape, with columnar, globular, or cylindrical stems.

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