Glossary of Succulent Terms

Neem oil is derived from the fruit and leaves of the Azadirachta indica tree. The oil is typically non-toxic for people, pets and birds, but is a powerful insecticide.

Although nematodes look like worms, they are not closely related to true worms. There are nearly half a million species of these tiny insects. Some kill pests, and are called “beneficial nematodes”. Most kill plants, and are “parasitic nematodes”.

Nodes are the small points on a plant’s stems where the leaves attach. A node is a point of cellular activity, where new growth can become roots or branches. It’s important to identify nodes when pruning or rooting stem cuttings.