You are here:

Cactus/jade plants

Advertisement

Expert: Greg Simpson - 3/7/2007


Question
are jade plants a cactus

Answer
Thomas,

No, they are succulents. Here is an old saying, "all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti". Succulents are plants that have the ability to store water. With the exception of one species, all cacti are native to North & South America only. Jade plants are native to Africa.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_plant

Hope this helps,

Sincerely,

Greg

Cactus

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Greg Simpson

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding planting, transplanting, care, propagating, identification and general information. The questions can be about cacti and other succulents from North and South America and Africa.

Experience

Collecting cactus and succulents since 1974.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.