How to care Succulents - Part 1: Basic information on Succulents

Succulent

Succulent plants are plants with thick, succulent leaves, stems, or roots that can store a large amount of water. They are fully adapted to somewhat dry environments and are unexpectedly spread across a wide variety of plant families. There are many plants that have similar appearances, but there are often those that have a very special appearance, and they are the most popular indoor plants for home use due to their attractive appearance and the advantage of being extremely easy to manage.

Succulent leaves

Most succulent plants have thick or chubby leaves, which give them a cute and cute feeling. The thick leaves of succulent plants can store a large amount of water compared to the overall size of the plant, and depending on the type of succulent plants, the leaves have various shapes, such as circular, cylindrical, and pointed. Most of them are thick, so they are usually opaque, but sometimes you can find some types with translucent leaves to absorb a lot of sunlight into the inside of the leaves.

In addition, succulent leaves have a variety of unique colors and textures, and you can easily find the most common green systems and various colors such as turquoise, blue, red, and purple. Most have smooth and smooth surfaces, but there are sharp or rough surfaces, a lot of fluffy surfaces, and there are many cactus-shaped types. Some grow straight up, others spread out to the side, and others grow by hanging the stems down.

 

Value as an indoor plant

Basically, the growth rate is very slow in the wild, but it is the case of wild individuals who have adapted to harsh environments. When people manage and grow them, they can receive regular supplies of water and fertilizer, do not have to endure icy cold and scorching heat, and they can continue to receive the right amount of light and temperature.

 

Succulent plants can be a good option for those who have difficulty investing a lot of time in growing plants, as they require only less water than other plants, and because they have large areas of leaves for the size of the plants themselves, they can help improve air quality by releasing large amounts of oxygen and purifying or removing pollutants from indoor air. They are also often used as flowerpot gifts to express gratitude and celebration.