What Is The Difference Between A Cactus And A Succulent？

Cacti belong to the plant family, while succulents belong to a broad group. It means a plant in several plant families, although most people will mistake a cactus for a succulent. But in fact, this is a wrong concept. In the next article, you will learn what is the difference between a cactus and a succulent！

The difference between cacti and succulents:

 With or without leaves.
Most cactus plants do not have leaves or have few leaves.
The stems are different.
The difference between cacti and other succulents is the round dents on their stems.
The place of origin is different.
All kinds of succulents are native to different regions around the world. In contrast, almost all types of cacti come from the New World.
Medicinal value.
Most cacti have medicinal value, especially the juice of cactus, which can reduce swelling and redness to a certain extent. On the contrary, not all types of succulents have this value.
Can be used as food.
We all know that succulents are specially grown indoors, and cacti are edible. Most people will use it to make salads and aloe vera juice.

 

What cacti and succulents have in common:

 1. Both are planted in sunny and dry places all year round.
2. It can purify the indoor air and make the air fresh.
3. Their planting methods and tools used for planting are very similar.
4. Both plants do not need to be watered frequently.