Succulents

Succulents, very popular plants, but why do we love them so much? Is it the famous Fibonacci curve evidenced in most of these symmetrical plants? 

In mathematics, the Fibonacci sequence is an integer- in this case, it's the sum of the two preceding numbers. This universal pattern appears so often with these remarkably represented plants, the same sequence is seen in structures of galaxies. You could call it the eternal design algorithm of the Creator. 

With at least sixty major types of succulents, do we love them for their robust variety, with literally thousands of subtypes? My kindred succulent is the dramatic begonia, an explosion of color and grand entrance, a bloom of joy.

Do we appreciate how these plants are never demanding or too needy? We should all have bosses like that! Typically watered only once or twice a month, cactus and other succulents never stress us out about our casual parenting. The water-saving ability of these plants is magical, and very clever. 

Down thru history, a succulent- Crown of Thorns- accompanied Jesus of Nazareth to Calvary. Aloe vera, which means "truly shiny and sticky", likely came from ancient Yemen. Many centuries later and across the world from the Middle East, Vasco de Gama rediscovered succulents in the Southwest. Some of these plants are edible or used in recipes like prickly pear or dragon fruit; and we love tequila, from the agave plant. 

Of course, we love succulents for all these reasons, and also for their enduring longevity, hardiness, and will to thrive. Finally, never be too far from a succulent plant; their symbolic immortality can be most inspiring.