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Which houseplants are examples of leaf succulents?
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Leaf succulents are plants that have adapted to store water primarily within their fleshy leaves. Several popular houseplants fall into this category, including:1
- Aloe, which has been valued since ancient times for its medicinal properties.21
- Echeveria, often referred to as hen and chickens.21
- Kalanchoe tomentosa, commonly known as the panda plant.21
- Crassula, which includes the well-known jade plant.2
- Haworthia, recognized for its rosettes featuring pearly, dotted leaves.2
These plants are distinct from stem succulents, such as many cacti or Euphorbia, which store water in their stems rather than their leaves.21