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Succulent Gardener

Everyone is aware of the fact that succulents are drought-resistant plants that are visually appealing in any setting. Succulent care is not inherently difficult, so you probably have a lot of knowledge about these intriguing plants. Whether you're an accomplished gardener or have just acquired your first succulent, you may be surprised by the new knowledge about succulents and cacti.

Succulents are colourful.

Beautiful, colourful cacti.

When people think of succulents, the first image that comes to mind is probably of a plant with a green colouring. However, you can actually find succulents in nearly every color in the spectrum. They are all blue, purple, pink, white, orange, red, and black, as well.

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Some succulents have the ability to change colour based on the season or the amount of sunlight they receive each day. It's not uncommon for succulents to exhibit their most vibrant colors after they've been subjected to stress.

Succulents are capable of growing on vertical surfaces.

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If you're fed up with the standard, horizontal gardening method, consider planting your succulents on a vertical surface instead! Living walls are becoming more popular as gardeners take advantage of their creativity to experiment with different methods of displaying their favourite succulents. They have a stunning appearance both indoors and out, they can also be moved if you need your plants in cold temperatures to be somewhere else.

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Succulents are beneficial for vertical spaces because of their slow growth rate and preference for infrequent watering. They can be planted closely together, which will reduce their capacity for growth, but the roots will serve as a strong base that will help keep your vertical garden in place.

Around 10,000 species of succulents are present in the world.

Various Types of succulents in containers.

Visiting your local gardening store and attempting to select just one succulent can seem like an impossible undertaking when there are so many options available. However, the variety of plants offered by your local nursery is less than the number of succulent plants across the world.