Introduction

South Africa is home to multitudes of succulent plants, more than any other country. There are tiny mesembryanthemum plants and giant aloes. They may be soft and succulent, or hard and woody like baobob trees.

Details

There are over 1,500 “mesemb” species. Members of the Mesembryanthemaceae (Aizoaceae) are representative of South Africa’s succulents, the flowers come in all colors, they occupy many environments, and they are drought resistant. They are often small, ground-hugging plants, but a few make shrubs. Many are easy in cultivation, but some are difficult.

Additional Reading: Mesembryanthemaceae