The Aloe Vera it’s one of the favorite succulent plants for both gardening lovers and beginners. The imposing and simple beauty of its green fleshy leaves and health benefits is one of its main attractions; it’s not in vain they called it the miracle plant. But many don’t know if it’s a succulent or cactus; in this article, I answer this question.
Succulents
Parodia Magnifica “Balloon Cactus”
Parodia Magnifica is a cactus endemic to Brazil, specifically Rio Grande do Sul, which has conquered the hearts of millions of cactus-addicts for its shape and color, but also and above all for its beautiful and large yellow flowers.
Parody magnifies usually reaches a height of 1 meter.
Sinocrassula Yunnanensis ‘Chinese Jade’
Sinocrassula yunnanensis (Chinese Jade) is a small succulent with stems that are up to four inches long.
The leaves are arranged on a short rosette-shaped stem. The leaves can grow to approximately 4 cm in diameter.
Senecio Stapeliiformis “Pickle Plant”
The Senecio stapeliiformis is a very decorative succulent plant, suitable for pots or gardens. In fact, it is widely used as a rockery plant, as its water needs are low.
The Senecio genus is from the Asteraceae family; it comprises hundreds of species spread throughout the world.
Monadenium Ritchiei
The monadenium ritchiei (Euphorbia Ritchiei) is a beautiful succulent perfect for indoor environments. It blooms a beautiful flower on the top; its stems can reach 40 centimeters in length, and the thickness is about 1.5 to 3cm.
Is Aloe Vera a Cactus?
As you probably know, cactus is from the family of succulent plants. These plants are characterized by accumulating water and nutrients in their tissues. They’re very resistant. But the difference between the aloe vera and a cactus is this.
Crassula ‘Baby’s Necklace’
Crassula ‘Baby Necklace’ is a very pretty little succulent. Its leaves are swollen green with red edges, the stems are thin, and it gives the appearance of a necklace (from there is its name).
The Crassula ‘Baby Necklace’ can measure up to 30 cm high and 30 cm wide.
The flowers are white; you can enjoy the beautiful flowers from spring to summer.
Dischidia nummularia ‘String of Nickels’
One of the great benefits of Dischidia nummularia’String of Nickels’ is that it is an exuberant plant that needs little care.
As you know, succulent plants are very hardy and are also capable of storing their own water reserves.
Echeveria lilacina ‘Ghost Echeveria’
The Echeveria lilacina ‘Ghost Echeveria’ is a species of succulents in the Crasuláceas family.
Its origin is Mexico, and its original habitat is to grow on rocky outcrops in the mountains.
Trichocereus bridgesii ‘Echinopsis lageniformis’
The Trichocereus bridgesii cactus grows fast; some species reach impressive heights producing gorgeous flowers.
The only problem they have is that they are no longer called Trichocereus, but Echinopsis lageniformis.