Top 10 Cactus And Succulents
Aloe vera - Plant
Aloe vera, Ghrita-kumari is the famous medicinal plant with an ornamental and cultural beliefs.
Elephant bush, Portulacaria afra, Jade plant (Green) - Plant
The Jade plant is the ultimate symbol of prosperity in China. It s flat round leaves and compact shape makes it the Asian equivalent of a money tree.
Cryptanthus neon, Earthstar neon - Plant
The variability of shapes, colors, and patterns, plus their adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, make Cryptanthus a favourite of plant lovers around the world.
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Crassula Campfire - Plant
Crassula capitella (Campfire) is a branching succulent plant with fleshy propeller-like leaves that mature from light green to bright red.
Peperomia Orba - Plant
Peperomia plants can be pruned anywhere along the stem. New growth develops from the nodes just below the cut in the stem.
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Sedum Angelina (Green) - Plant
Terrific low evergreen groundcover for sunny areas with poor dry soil. This forms a trailing mat of succulent golden-yellow leaves. Clusters of yellow starry flowers appear during the summer.
Sedum Angelina (Golden) - Plant
Terrific low evergreen groundcover for sunny areas with poor dry soil. This forms a trailing mat of succulent golden-yellow leaves.
Variegated elephant bush, Portulacaria afra variegata, Jade plant variegated - Plant
The variegated foliage of Portulaca can boost the garden beauty.
Coleus Coerulescens - Plant
The woody grey-brown stems bear ovate fleshy succulent blue-green leaves whose margins are very finely toothed or not at all. The inflorescence is a short spike of pale-blue boat-shaped flowers.
Euphorbia (Red) - Plant
Crown of Thorns plant is one of the rare succulents capable of blooming almost year-round.
Cryptanthus tiger, Earthstar tiger lily- Plant
The variability of shapes, colors, and patterns, plus their adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, make Cryptanthus a favorite of plant lovers around the world.
Pincushion Cactus - Plant
Pincushion cactus is a large group of small, free-flowering cacti that are easy to care for.
Elkhorn, Rhombophyllum Dolabriforme - Plant
Elkhorn Plant, Rhombophyllum dolabriforme perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in subtropics or mediterranean climate or as house plant.
About Top 10 Cactus And Succulents
Cactus and succulents are drought resistant plants that have developed specialised structures for saving water or avoid water loss from the plant.Cactus and succulents generally have more fleshy leaves than regular plants. However, horticulturists consider cactus and succulents as different types of plants. In which, cactus possess areoles which are small cushion like structures with trichomes and bears spines.
Cactus and succulents requires dry rocky soil for its better growth. The watering should be done only when soil feels dry to touch. Over watering will kill cactus and succulents. Cactus and succulents also require exposure to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. Cactus and succulents provides a structured look to any garden.
May it be a cactus or other succulent plant features like low maintenance, easy care , structured look, textured appearance makes cactus and succulents a widely appreciated and loved plant among gardeners.
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