How to make succulents more beautiful
This introduction to succulents explains how to make them more beautiful, offering some great tips and knowledge that you might want to save for later!
Many friends are worried about why their succulents are not beautiful and how to grow them more attractively. Some might immediately think of using Photoshop or a good camera, which indeed can help, but I believe this can only account for about 5% of the total. Overall, based on my growing experience, there are three main factors to consider for making succulents more beautiful: ① Sunlight, ② Watering, ③ Arrangement and landscaping.
1. Sunlight
This is probably the most familiar factor to everyone; one of the biggest secrets to growing succulents is "sunlight." Most succulents will turn red or their colors will become more vibrant after being exposed to direct sunlight. There is also an additional condition—temperature difference. The succulents that show the most color change are from the Crassula family, which is also one of the main reasons why Crassula succulents are so captivating.
PS: Sufficient sunlight combined with a significant temperature difference will make succulents more reddish.
2. Watering
Watering is extremely important! It's very important! The most common method is spraying, where tiny water droplets fall on the succulents and, if they are exposed to strong sunlight at noon, they can get sunburned. Water droplets act as a magnifying glass, think about how a magnifying glass can focus sunlight to start a fire. This is one reason not to spray water. Reason two: Most succulents, especially those from the Echeveria family, have white powder on their leaves, which only grows once. If you spray water or pour it directly onto the leaves, the white powder will be washed away and it won't grow back. If you want the succulents to become more beautiful, you'll have to wait for new leaves to grow, which is a long process. Also, be careful when touching them; those who often play with their succulents in their hands should be careful. If you want them to be more beautiful, don't touch the leaves.
PS: When watering, try to pour along the edge of the pot, and if you can't, don't pour water directly into the center of the succulents.
Here are some examples of white powder being knocked off:
Besides the Echeveria family, there are also many other Crassula plants with white powder. These include: Echeveria, Flower Moon Night, Hakkodate,宝石花 (Ruby Plant), Frost's Morning, Graptoveria, White Peony, Star美人 (Star Beauty), Peach美人 (Peach Beauty), and many others. There are too many varieties to list, so you can observe them yourself. No matter the variety, just pay attention to the watering method. Some succulents can still maintain their beauty even after improper watering, usually those with white or greenish tones.
3. Arrangement and Landscaping
This is a bit beyond my ability, as it seems to depend on personal artistic cells. The main issue is still about "color tone." I believe that those who enjoy multi-color painting can quickly combine beautiful succulent arrangements. When combining succulents, make sure to leave enough space for growth, as a tight combination can only maintain its beauty for a short time. Also, pay attention to the growth habits of the succulents, such as pendant, tree-like, coral shapes, etc. The habits of different succulents should also be considered when combining them, as there can be many inconveniences in terms of watering and sunlight. Therefore, these three points must be taken into account when combining succulents. This aspect mainly involves slow exploration.
PS: Arranging succulents requires a rich understanding of "color," such as black and white, red and green. The combination of succulents is also a combination of colors. The three points of growth space, habits, and shape are also very important, affecting how long the arrangement can be maintained, and post-completion care and maintenance are necessary.
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