Good afternoon, my reader. Indoor succulent plants are a real find for novice florists. Indeed, for all their unpretentiousness to care, many of them look attractive and bloom beautifully. In addition, they make spectacular and unusual home mini-gardens.
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Characteristics of succulent plants
The concept "succulent" combines a large group of plants. Many of them were included in the list of indoor crops from hot countries with a tropical (subtropical) climate. The most common and numerous are cacti.
The botanical characteristics of these plants allow them to accumulate and retain moisture in their roots, shoots and leaves. This single feature brings together cultures from different genera and families.
Care
The undemandingness of succulents to care is expressed mainly by their ability to withstand heat and drought. When it comes to lighting, these cultures prefer bright light. Many of them can even be placed on the southern windowsills. In summer, they are comfortable not only in the house, but also in the fresh air.
The soil requirement for these plants is low, since most succulents in their natural environment grow on poor, rocky soil. A flower pot with good drainage and loose soil is important for them, because moisture stagnation is destructive for them.
To maintain vital activity, 1 watering per week is enough. In winter, watering is reduced to a minimum. Hardy crops do not tolerate organic fertilizers. It is enough to periodically change the substrate in the pots.
The ambient temperature in the off-season should fluctuate between 18-22 ° C, in summer the indicator increases to 25-30 ° C. And in winter, when the plant needs rest, 16-18 ° C is enough for it to feel normal.
Spectacular plants for mini-gardens (compositions)
Compact and miniature succulents are ideal for creating florariums at home. A soil mixed with sand and vermiculite is placed in a glass container (aquarium, bottle, vase).
Moss moistened with water is placed on top to maintain moisture. Then succulents are planted, selecting them according to the size and texture of the crown. A miniature home garden looks impressive at any time of the year.
You can try other options as well. In low wide ceramic pans (containers), a drainage layer is lined and filled with a substrate. Then different types of plants are planted. The more bizarre their shape and color are, the more decorative the composition will be.
The most spectacular succulents
For a home mini-garden, it is preferable to select different crops, among which there are flowering specimens, ground cover, ampelous, variegated and even stone-like.
Echeveria graceful
A popular indoor plant that can multiply rapidly. Beautiful leaf rosettes in the form of outlandish flowers of different colors quickly adapt to any soil. They do not require a lot of space, abundant watering and do not need fertilizers.
Aloe vera
An ornamental succulent with bright white speckled leaves prefers an abundance of sunlight and periodic moistening of the soil. It multiplies easily in indoor conditions, does not require special care.
Sedum Morgana
This beautiful species of stonecrop is sometimes called "monkey's tail". The fleshy leaves of the ampelous succulent are colored gray-blue. During the flowering period, clusters of raspberry buds appear at the ends of the shoots. A spectacular culture needs warmth, an abundance of light, and sandy soil. Roots easily with leaves.
Jade tree (crassula)
The flower, which is considered a symbol of wealth and is called the "money tree", does not need advertising - its popularity is so high. Crassula feels great in both bright and low light.
In the sun, the crown of the flower takes on a crimson hue. A plant that is not demanding on the quality of the soil does not need a lot of moisture. Propagated by sheets, cuttings.
Such wonderful cultures as Blossfeld's Kalanchoe, Queen Victoria's agave, Schwarzkopf aeonium, etc. deserve the attention of florists. Any flower arrangement with these plants will look unusual and attractive.
Do you make flower arrangements from succulents?
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