BETA
Chapter 1
How succulents drink and breathe
Chapter 2
Cacti of the Americas
Chapter 3
Old World succulent wonders
Chapter 4
Humans and the succulent world
YOUR GOAL
Master of Desert survival masters
Ch 4 · Humans and the succulent world
artiteacher Humans and the succulent world
Breathing the night, drinking the starlight, keeping the cool inside.
artiteacher Rare wild succulents face extinction due to illegal international trade.
Fun Fact
Easy babies: You can grow an entirely new succulent plant just by placing a single fallen leaf on some dirt.
Glossary
agave (noun)
A succulent plant with rosettes of thick, spiny leaves and a tall flowering stem, native to arid regions. In 1519, Hernán Cortés observed Aztec communities using this versatile plant for paper, needles, and sweet syrup.
A succulent plant with rosettes of thick, spiny leaves and a tall flowering stem, native to arid regions. In 1519, Hernán Cortés observed Aztec communities using this versatile plant for paper, needles, and sweet syrup.
Quiz
Which succulent genus, shaped like beautiful rosettes, became a major hit during the 2010s houseplant boom?
Quiz
What part of the saguaro cactus did the indigenous Seri people historically use as building material?
Quiz
What is the primary threat facing rare wild succulents like Conophytum in South Africa today?
Quiz
What ecological benefit do green roofs planted with succulents provide to cities?