How to care for Ruby Succulents
This article provides a brief introduction to the care of Ruby Succulents and detailed methods for indoor cultivation. Here is a comprehensive guide to follow.
"Once you're in the succulent坑, there's no turning back!" This is a phrase that Hua Hua heard from a succulent enthusiast with years of experience, and it's a sentiment that resonates deeply. Indeed, there are so many varieties of succulents, each cuter than the last—one can grow an Ice Lantern Jade today, a Living Stone tomorrow, and a Rainbow Jasper the day after... it truly never ends!
Some floral enthusiasts may ask, why is Hua Hua introducing succulents again, haven't there been enough introductions already? To this question, Hua Hua can only shrug helplessly, for each succulent has its unique characteristics. Not introducing these beautiful succulents to the floral community would be a real pity!
Today, Hua Hua wants to share with the floral community a type of succulent called Ruby. Ruby is a hybrid variety of succulents from the Crassula family, with smooth skin, chubby leaves, and a bright red color, making it stunningly beautiful. No wonder it has such a loud and noble name!
Many new floral enthusiasts may not know which variety to start with, but Ruby is actually an excellent choice. Ruby grows quickly and can grow to a decent size shortly after planting, and it's particularly easy to propagate. Therefore, new floral enthusiasts don't need to worry too much and can feel free to cultivate them!
How to care for Ruby Succulents
Don't be fooled by Ruby's small size; when it was first cultivated, it was not cheap at all! However, as more and more bases for cultivating Ruby have popped up, the price has gradually dropped. Nevertheless, Ruby potted plants that are particularly well-grown and beautifully shaped are still not too cheap, so if floral enthusiasts want to cultivate them, they can buy a small plant for a few dollars and grow it at home, which can also lead to a full pot!
The Ruby succulent has bright red leaves, dense and numerous, resembling a cluster of pomegranate seeds, very beautiful. This red color is developed by sunlight exposure, the more it is exposed to the sun, the redder it gets, especially in autumn, which is the quickest and best time for coloring, without worrying about damage from strong sunlight. Therefore, floral enthusiasts must ensure Ruby gets plenty of sun at this time, placing it directly on a sunny balcony, but remember to rotate it frequently since indoor lighting is not as good as outdoor lighting!
Many floral enthusiasts find that their Ruby succulents tend to grow too tall, to the point where Hua Hua doesn't even want to admit it's something she herself has cultivated! This is the result of insufficient lighting, and in such cases, you can cut the top of the succulent and propagate it again!