By definition, succulent plants are drought-resistant plants in which the leaves, stem, or roots have become more than … See more

The storage of water often gives succulent plants a more swollen or fleshy appearance than other plants, a characteristic known as succulence. In addition to succulence, succulent plants variously have other water-savin… See more

Other than in Antarctica, succulents can be found within each continent. According to the World Wildlife Fund, South Africa is home to around a third of all succulent species, most residing in the succulent Karoo biome. … See more

There is a thriving illegal trade in cacti and succulents. In South Africa, several species of succulent have been threatened with extinction due to poaching from the wild for the black market and mining related activities. T… See more

There are approximately sixty different plant families that contain succulents. Plant orders, families, and genera in which succulent species occur are listed below.
Order Alismatales
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Succulents are favored as houseplants for their attractiveness and ease of care. They have been cultivated as houseplants since at least the 17th century. If properly potted, succulents require little maintenance to survive ind… See more