What did it mean when my nurseryman described my new Echevaria plant as a succulent?
The term succulent refers to one of several thousand species of water-storing plants. Most succulents evolved in areas where rainy seasons were followed by prolonged dry periods. They usually require strong light indoors, filtered light during hot, outdoor summers, and less water than most other houseplants. Look for a book on the care and culture of cacti and succulents.
