Succulents

Venture into the desert without experiencing the heat and learn more about these prickly plants. You can do this at the Succulent Garden in the Flower dome at the Gardens by the Bay.

As water-storing desert plants, succulents belong to families such as Cacti, Aloes and Crassulas. Many of these species have sharp spines to protect themselves. A dense cover of blue or grey wax over the surface of their leaves and stems also helps protect them from dehydration and deflect excess UV light in the desert.

Here are some pictures from the Succulent Garden. The Echeveria elegans are symmetrical and so pleasing to look at. I think they are just beautiful.

There are many species of succulents. Within each specie, there are also many varieties. Apart from the common ones that stood out, one has to have a certain knowledge of succulents to tell them apart. I don't have that knowledge. So, in order not to confuse my readers, I will not try to name them - except for the one or two that I am sure of, identified by Google image, no less.

Aloe Aristata Cactus Cacti Succulent.

Mexican Snowball Echeveria elegans.

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