Overview of succulents Maintenance of succulents Authoritative data and third-party comments on the appreciation of succulents In busy urban life, people are increasingly pursuing the spiritual comfort brought by green plants. Succulents have become the darling of modern homes and offices because of their unique form, bright colors and low-maintenance characteristics. This article will unveil the mystery of succulents, from maintenance to appreciation, and take you into a splendid world of succulents. Overview of succulent plants Succulent plants. As the name suggests, they refer to plants that store a large amount of water in their bodies. Most of them come from arid and semi-arid areas, such as Africa, America, etc. In my country, there are many types of succulent plants, such as Crassulaceae, Cactus, Caryophyllaceae, etc., succulent plants not only have ornamental value, but also have the functions of purifying air and regulating indoor humidity. Maintenance of succulent plants 1. Lighting: Succulent plants like light, but avoid direct sunlight. When maintaining indoors, succulent plants can be placed in places with sufficient light such as window sills and balconies. When high temperatures in summer, attention should be paid to proper shade to avoid plants. Sunburn.
2. Watering: Succulent plants are drought-tolerant, and watering should follow the principle of "preferring dry rather than wet". Under normal circumstances, watering 1-2 times a month can be done. When the temperature in winter is low, the watering frequency should be reduced to prevent roots from rotting.
3. Soil: Succulent plants have no strict requirements on soil, but sandy soil with good breathability and strong drainage is appropriate. Peat soil, perlite, vermiculite, etc. can be mixed.
4. Fertilization: Succulent plants grow slowly and the demand for fertilizer is not high. When the growth is strong in spring, appropriate amounts of compound fertilizers can be applied to promote plant growth. Appreciation of succulent plants 1. Form: Succulent plants come in different forms, including spherical, cylindrical, lotus seat, etc. When appreciating succulent plants, you can start from their unique form and experience the magic of nature.
2. Color: The leaves of succulent plants are rich in colors, such as red, yellow, green, etc. Under the illumination of light, the colors are more vivid and have great ornamental value.
3. Flowers: Some succulent plants also have beautiful flowers, such as lotus flowers, roses, etc. During the flowering period, the flowers bloom, like a fairyland. Authoritative data and third-party comments According to "China Flower News", in recent years, my country's succulent plant market has warmed up year by year, and the market scale has continued to expand. According to data, the size of my country's succulent plant market reached 5 billion yuan in 2019, a year-on-year increase of 30%. Several flower market survey reports also show that succulent plants are loved by more and more consumers due to their unique charm.
Succulent plants have entered our lives with their unique charm. Through the introduction of this article, I believe that you have a deeper understanding of succulent plants. In the future life, you may wish to raise several pots of succulent plants to help us Add a touch of green to life and feel the splendid world of succulent plants.