Succulent delights Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sedum morganianum

Donkey's tail, as I know it, is a great succulent from southern Mexico and Honduras. As the name implies it has stems that extend to around 60 cm long, giving the appearance of tails. The leaves are blue-green with their flowers being between pink and red.

Answer: Aloe vera

Well, I think that most people have heard of the medical properties of aloe vera. The plant originated in the Arabian peninsula. It is appreciated for its soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties though to be perfectly honest there is not a lot of scientific research to back this up. That withstanding aloe vera is one of the most sought after plants for people to use in their homeopathic garden.

Answer: Agave attenuata

This wonderful central Mexican plant makes a great garden statement with its large stamen called either a lion's tail, swan's neck, or foxtail protruding from the plant which sets it apart from other succulents.

Answer: Sempervivum tectorum

Well, the folktale of these plants is that they protect houses from lightning strikes. The Latin name means always living which describes this plant as being resilient to all types of difficult growing areas, such as cold and hot climates. The common name comes from the belief of Welsh people believing that this plant will protect them from lightning and fires, although there is no relationship between this plant and the national plant of Wales, the leek.

Answer: Senecio serpens

This plant is unusual because it grows in winter and is dormant in summer. Originally from southern Africa, it is especially popular in Australia, for both its ability to spread and its beautiful blue hue.

Answer: Crassula ovata

Jade plant is from southern Africa and is considered a lucky plant. Make sure you put a jade plant at your front door and then the money will stay within the house, that is the belief. The jade plant can survive both inside and outside and makes the perfect plant for those starting on the path of being succulent growers.

Answer: Mammillaria

You may know that all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti. These cacti are from South America and display the usual spines associated with them. You will be rewarded with a display of flowers when they flower, usually pink or white.

Answer: Sansevieria trifasciata

In Australia, we commonly call this plant mother-in-law's tongue. A native plant from Africa, it consists of stiff-leaves stands which can grow from two to four feet tall. This plant is also known for having its oxygen properties, easy maintenance, and hardiness.

Answer: Haworthia fasciata

The zebra plant is actually from Brazil and not where you would think it was from, Africa. The zebra plant is a popular indoor plant as it likes sunlight but not direct sunlight. It is not the easiest of the succulents to grow but the reward is worth it, when you grow it, it will large green leaves striped with white, hence its name.

Answer: Senecio rowleyanus

This plant, string of pearls, is a well-known succulent from southwest Africa, where it naturally grows in semi-shade, rooting on the ground and forming mats of baubles. Although green in colour, when planted in a hanging basket, the plant does look amazingly like a string of pearls.