Tuesday, November 14, 2017

What To Consider When Shopping For Succulents For Sale

By Melissa Taylor


There are so many advantages to having plants in your home that it is no wonder they remain a popular purchase for lots of people. Of all of the different types and species of plants that are suitable to have in a home or office environment, succulents are among some of the most popular. If you are on the hunt for succulents for sale, here are some tips and tricks that you can use to find the ones that are best suited to your needs.

Although these types of plants can vary quite a bit in the way they look they all tend to have certain things in common. They all have thick, flesh leaves. This allows them to store water inside. They tend to come from dry regions where they do not always get a lot of rain. The leaves allow them to stay alive even when there is very little rainfall. Aloe Vera plants are some of the best known succulents.

One thing that attracts people to this kind of plant is the unusual appearance that many varieties have. They may be brightly colored or have spikes or other uniquely shaped leaves. They can also be much easier to care for than other types of plants can be. They are used to soil that may not be nutrient rich and can handle periods of dryness as well.

You should consider a few basic things before you go shopping for succulents. One is where you will place the plant in your home or work space. You will want to make sure that you have a location that will provide an adequate amount of light. Most succulents do require a fair bit of sunlight in order to do well.

While all succulents retain water in their leaves some do better with more water than others. If you want to make sure that you do not end up killing a succulent with a lack of water look for varieties that need less water. That way you can leave it in your home or office and be away for several days without worrying that your plant will die.

Size is also an important thing to consider. Larger plants can retain water longer but take up more room in a home or office. You will want to make sure that you have enough room for the plant and the pot. It can also be a good idea to check how large a particular variety will grow before you purchase a plant.

The health of the plant you choose is also important. A sick specimen might not do well even if you are caring for it properly and some may even infect other plants around them. Look for firm leaves that are not loose on the stem. Avoid specimens that have bugs on them and ones that have strange bumps or scars on the leaves as well.

You can find succulents in many places. Grocery stores, nurseries and hardware stores will often sell these plants. There are also companies that sell online and ship specimens to your home. If you are using an online company you may want to look at reviews to see the quality of the plants they are shipping out. That way you have a higher chance of buying healthy plants that will brighten your home for years to come.




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