It withstood neglect of human care, but it clearly didnt like it.
While very much alive, the cactus was skinny from using its water reserves.
There are over 6,500 species of succulents, says Greene.
Long ago in evolutionary history, cacti actually had leaves.
But over time, they evolved to transition so that they could live in their changing climate.
In this episode, Greene debunks common myths and shares some good-to-know succulent- and cactus-care facts.
plant expert and founder of Greene Piece
Succulents need water
A pretty common misconception is that succulents rarely need water, says Greene.
It actually depends on the key in of succulents and the region, that it originated from.
This will dictate how often and how much water it should receive, she says.
They actually prefer to be watered in the morning, especially before the sun becomes the strongest.
Most succulents grow pretty slowly, as you might know.
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plant expert and founder of Greene Piece
