With the increasing pursuit of home plant aesthetics, succulents have become a big hit in the market due to their unique shapes and easy care characteristics. Plush succulents, with their soft touch and rich colors, have gained the love of many plant enthusiasts. This article will introduce you to the care methods of plush succulents and some popular varieties.
Introduction to Plush SucculentsAs the name implies, plush succulents refer to succulents with a plush coating on their leaves or stems. These plants usually grow in dry and windy environments, so their leaves often have water storage functions to adapt to harsh growing conditions. The presence of plush not only enhances the plant's aesthetics but also provides some insulation.
Plush Succulent Care Methods1. Light: Plush succulents enjoy plenty of sunlight but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. When caring for them indoors, they should be placed in a well-lit area, such as near a window.
2. Watering: Since plush succulents have a strong water storage capacity in their leaves, they should not be watered too much. Generally, keeping the soil slightly moist is sufficient. In high summer temperatures, the watering frequency can be slightly increased; in low winter temperatures, it should be reduced.
3. Temperature: The suitable growing temperature for plush succulents is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. In winter, it is important to keep them warm to avoid frost damage.
4. Soil: Choose well-ventilated and strong-draining soil such as peat soil and perlite, and you can add some bone meal or decomposed leaf soil to increase the soil fertility.
Plush Succulent Variety Recommendations1. Jade Drop: Jade Drop is a classic variety of plush succulents with jade green leaves covered in white plush, resembling crystal clear jade.
2. Ruby: Ruby has pink leaves covered with white plush, giving a noble and elegant feeling.
3. Flower Moon Night: Flower Moon Night has pink leaves that turn deep red at night, making it highly ornamental.
4. Snow莲花: Snow莲花 has white leaves covered with white plush, like a lotus flower blooming in the snow.
Plush succulents, with their unique charm, have become a big hit in the market. Through the above care methods, it is believed that you now have a basic understanding of how to care for these plants. When purchasing, you can choose the right variety according to your preferences. I hope this article can be helpful to you in the process of caring for plush succulents.
References:
《Succulent Plant Care Manual》, Author: Zhang Lihua, Publisher: China Agricultural Publishing House, Publication Year: 2018.
《Indoor Plant Care and Matching》, Author: Li Xiaoyan, Publisher: Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House, Publication Year: 2019.