Succulents | Science for Kids

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You might have one on your windowsill right now.

Succulents are the plants that barely need any water - and there's a reason for that.

They're storing it.

In this video, we break down exactly what a succulent is, how it saves water, where they grow around the world, and why aloe vera has been used for 4,000 years.

What you'll learn:

- What makes a plant a succulent (it's not just cacti)

- The waxy coating and nighttime breathing trick that save water

- Why succulents grow on every continent except Antarctica

- How aloe vera gel has been used since ancient Egypt

- The one plant that can grow a whole new plant from a single leaf

0:00 - That plant on your windowsill

0:38 - What is a succulent?

1:05 - How succulents save water

1:38 - Where they grow

2:02 - Aloe Vera

2:22 - 3 fun facts

3:08 - Closing