Introduction to succulents

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1. Classification of succulent plants

2. Growth habits of succulents

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Succulents can be divided into four major categories according to their water storage organs, namely leaf succulents, root succulents, stem succulents, and other succulents. In terms of growth habits, it likes a warm, well-ventilated and sunny environment. It has poor resistance to high temperatures and cold. It is drought-tolerant, but is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, it is necessary to control the temperature in time during the maintenance period, especially the high and low temperatures in summer and winter, and strictly control the water. It is better to water dry than wet.

1. Classification of succulent plants

1. Classification of succulents

1. Leaf succulents: Leaf succulents rely on their leaves to store water. The leaves are highly succulent, while the stems are low in succulent. The stems of the species have a certain degree of lignification. For example, aloe vera, immortality grass, lithophora, tile reed, etc.

2. Root succulents: Root succulents rely on their roots to store water. The roots are relatively fat, which can avoid sunburn from strong light and avoid being eaten by herbivores. The stems and leaves will fall off in the driest season to maintain Moisture at the roots.

3. Stem succulents: Stem succulents mainly rely on their stems to store water. The stems have a large number of water storage cells, and there are tissues on the surface that can perform photosynthesis. There are very few or even no leaves. blade. For example, cactus, cloth ball, etc.

4. Other succulents: All parts of succulents are water storage organs.

2. Growth habits of succulent plants

Most succulent plants like a warm and sunny growing environment. They have poor cold tolerance and high temperature resistance. They can only thrive in a warm environment. They must be timely in both summer and winter. Only by taking temperature control and heat preservation measures. Usually it needs to be placed in an environment with good lighting and plenty of sun, otherwise it will easily grow. In addition, succulents contain a lot of water inside, so they have strong drought tolerance. They do not need to be watered too frequently during maintenance, otherwise they may easily lead to root retting.

2. Growth habits of succulents

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