Succulents are very popular ornamental plants.Maybe because they don't require a lot of care, after all, they don't need a lot of water (and there's a good chance you've already killed one by smothering it with love and hydration).In other words, succulents are excellent at surviving in dry climates.Did you know that almost all cacti are succulents, although not all succulents are cacti?Able to go weeks to months without a drop of rain, these plants have special structures in their leaves, stems or roots that act as water and nutrient deposits.That being said, many people don't know how to care for these adorable little greens.Carol Costa gave some tips at UOL: keep the vase close to the window, where there is plenty of sun;use a vase with holes, never a small plate;fertilize the vase with eggshell;and water the plant only when the soil is “baked”.The result will (probably) be a beautiful, healthy succulent!And maybe a little bizarre and alien-looking, like these 30 amazing types selected by the folks at The Bored Panda:You must be logged in to post a comment.