These fleshy plants bring a lot of harmony and coziness to any home, are easy to care for and at the same time bring quite interesting health benefits that other indoor plants are not capable of.

Their name comes from the thick, fluid-filled leaves they possess.

The word "succulent" comes from the Latin "sucus" which means juice. It is associated with the feeding function performed by the leaves of these plants, a major reason for their ability to withstand drought. That's why you shouldn't water your succulents more than once a week, because you can cause the opposite effect and rot the roots.

Experts believe it's best to set aside different places in the home to keep our plants to create zones of increased oxygen.

Scientists claim that succulents are able to improve our memory by up to 20%. This is also the reason why these plants often find a place on our work desk, in the office or in libraries.

They can remove up to 87% of toxic chemicals in the air at home and are a particularly suitable choice for houseplants if we use paints or other off-gassing products, as well as if we are smokers.

Succulents are one of the trendiest indoor plants these days due to their beautiful appearance and ease of care. However, a lesser known fact is that there are many other uses and benefits of succulents besides creating an elegant home interior.

They help breathe better even at night as they don't stop producing oxygen.

They help your focus and better your concentration.

Many succulents have medicinal properties and have been used throughout history to treat medical problems such as cuts, burns, stomach aches, and more. Among the succulents used for treatment are:

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is known to reduce inflammation, especially in the digestive tract, so many people drink it to help with stomach problems. Its gel has many benefits for the skin and is a common ingredient in body lotions and face creams.

Agave

Agave has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is traditionally used to treat cuts and burns and speed up wound healing. In Central America, people use agave for everything from stomach ulcers and jaundice to toothaches and menstrual problems

Some studies show that tending to your plants can help lower your blood pressure, calm you down, and help you recover from the stress of all the mental tasks you've done during the day.

Because succulents are very low-maintenance plants, they can even reduce your stress more than other indoor plants.

Perhaps it is time for you to create your succulent garden 😊

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Stob, Bulgaria