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There is an infinite variety of succulents. We have started looking for the most popular and beautiful types of succulents for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most people have one or two succulents around the house, which can come in a variety of forms. The term \u201csucculent\u201d is originally derived from the Latin \u201csuculentus\u201d, which means something like \u201crich in juice\u201d or \u201crich in juice\u201d. This water-storing property is used by unusual plants to withstand even extreme drought in their natural environment. The diversity of the desert plants is immense, which is why we present the most important succulent species<\/a> below.<\/p>\n

Succulent species: identify safely and correctly<\/h2>\n

Succulents have the property that they store water in their tissues. This allows them to survive for a long time in areas where it rains very little or only periodically at large intervals. In these regions there are usually special climatic and soil conditions, so the different growth forms of the succulents are no wonder.
\nThe different types of succulents can be divided into three large groups: Depending on where their water storage tissue is located, a distinction is made between stem, root, and leaf succulents. An exact determination is usually quite difficult, as there are a large number of families, genera, and species with succulent growth and these are very similar. This is remedied by special identification books for succulents, which give detailed information about the special species.<\/p>\n

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Succulents can be easily combined<\/p>\n

Succulent species: the 10 most popular and beautiful species<\/h2>\n
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  1. Aloe Vera<\/strong>: A real classic among the succulents, which is characterized by its thick-fleshed leaves and a desert-like appearance; can be used as a remedy for sunburn.<\/li>\n
  2. Acanthocalycium spiniflorum<\/strong>: Small but prickly cactus; is one of the best-selling cacti in the trade; the spherical cactus plant is perfect for growing in pots.<\/li>\n
  3. Disocactus ackermannii<\/strong>: Popular leaf cactus with long-growing shoots; suitable as a hanging plant; also known under the name Epiphyllum ackermannii.<\/li>\n
  4. Echeveria<\/strong>: includes several species, all of which belong to the thick-leaf family (Crassulaceae); easy-care rosette plant; perfect for the house.<\/li>\n
  5. Gasteries<\/strong>: Popular succulents for indoor culture; small growth and thick leaves.<\/li>\n
  6. Gymnocalycium<\/strong>: Classic, small, round cactus; very expansive flower compared to the size of the plant; long spines.<\/li>\n
  7. Lithops<\/strong>: Also known as “living stones”; easy to care for and small growth.<\/li>\n
  8. Opuntia<\/strong>: prickly pear cacti with sometimes very tall growth; popular for their sweet fruits and their classic appearance.<\/li>\n
  9. Schlumbergera<\/strong>: Also known as the Christmas cactus; bushy growth with thick-fleshed leaves and red to pink flowers.<\/li>\n
  10. Sempervivum<\/strong>: In German referred to as houseleek; very diverse genus and extremely resistant to heat and cold.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    There are different types of Gymnocalycium, which differ in their color and shape<\/p>\n

    Succulents: hardy and hardy species<\/h2>\n

    Even if succulents such as cacti have the reputation of a classic desert plant, some species can still cope with the frosty temperatures in winter in this country. Keep in mind that succulents are generally masters of adaptation and therefore have developed their characteristic growth habits.<\/p>\n

    You may also be interested in how to repot cactus without getting pricked<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

    You can easily cultivate the following species in the garden all year round without worrying about the succulent plant dying off:<\/p>\n