Can the wild succulents growing on the rooftops of rural houses be cultivated?
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Have you ever seen wild succulents? There are purebred wild succulents native to our country, collectively known as "Orostachys," which belong to the Crassulaceae family. They also possess the characteristics of succulents, with thick leaves, drought resistance, and the ability to withstand sunlight in the summer. Orostachys can be found in rural areas across China, distributed in both the south and the north.
Usually, Orostachys grows on rooftops. In the past, rural houses had black tiles with large gaps between them, where Orostachys thrived, relying on minimal moisture to reproduce and grow. Without any artificial management, they have survived for several hundred years.
Succulents are distributed in many countries, but the species and varieties vary from country to country. The Crassula succulents available in the market today are mostly imported from abroad and then domesticated by horticulturists. Through cross-pollination and hybridization on the basis of domestication, new varieties are bred. The succulents that have been domesticated by horticulturists are much easier to care for.
Can the wild succulents growing on the rooftops of rural houses be cultivated?
Purebred wild succulents differ significantly from horticultural succulents. Those growing under wild conditions have stronger resistance and are highly drought-tolerant. Horticultural succulents do not withstand sunlight well and can easily have their leaves dry out if not watered for an extended period. Horticultural succulents are primarily for home care and are focused on ornamental value, whereas wild succulents in their natural habitat do not have the value for care.
Not only are there many wild Orostachys on the rooftops of rural houses, but there are also large numbers of them on many mountains in the northern regions. The drier the mountain area, the more likely it is to have wild Orostachys. "Orostachys" is just a general name, and there are actually different varieties, which have distinct appearances and leaf shapes.