Our succulents They are plants that captivate millions of people around the world. There are so many different species, each more interesting, that it is difficult not to be tempted to have some of them in the garden … or at home as long as there is plenty of light. Whoever says “some” can say “a complete collection.” Yes, the truth is that not a few end up having a collection of cacti and succulents of more than one hundred specimens.
The low price and, above all, their low maintenance make these plants a ideal option for those who want to start in the world of plant careor they want to have some with which they can enjoy for many years.
The word succulent includes all those plants, mainly originating in arid climates, whether or not they have thorns whose water reserves are found either in the body of the plant itself, as in the case of cacti, or in the leaves, as in the case of cacti. case of succulents. There is another type of plant that the hobbyist often confuses with succulents, and they are the so-called caudiciform plants which grow as shrubs or trees, and have a thick trunk because that is where they keep the water.
They need really simple care that is easy to provide: we will use a substrate that facilitates the drainage of the water, we will keep it in full sun, and we will water whenever we see that the earth is dry. If we live in a cold climate with frosts and with the risk of snow falling, we will protect them indoors or in a greenhouse.
In the garden they will look spectacular in rockeries. You can also plant several together in the same pot, thus creating very decorative compositionsso much so that your visits will surely not stop taking a look.
