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Are agaves succulents or cacti?
Are agaves succulents or cacti?
belong to agaves to the succulents. This is a collective term for plants that are very good at storing moisture inside. These plants are particularly well adapted to dry, hot climates. Succulents are found in many plant families. Although agaves and cacti are succulents, they are not part of the same plant family. Agaves are so-called asparagus plants, which also include our popular asparagus for eating. They store moisture in their leaves. Cacti, on the other hand, are carnation-like and store their water in the trunk.
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Are agave and aloe vera the same?
Agave and aloe vera are not identical. Both plants belong to the succulent family and store a lot of moisture. They differ in a few points. Aloe leaves are filled with a gel-like substance. The leaves of the agave, on the other hand, are fibrous on the inside. While the agave flowers only once in its life cycle and then dies, the aloe vera regularly delights us with its flowers from the third year onwards.
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Hardy agaves
Most agaves have to go into their winter quarters in winter. They love warmth and need higher temperatures all year round. Some varieties, such as the Mescal agave, are allowed to overwinter in a sheltered spot outside.
