Where do succulents originate? Introduction to the distribution of their main producing areas

Succulents are distributed and cultivated all over the world. Moreover, according to rough statistics, there are more than 10,000 species of succulents worldwide, belonging to more than 100 families in classification.

Succulent care methods:

1. Watering

Pay attention to controlling watering well. To achieve "dry-wet cycle", there are mainly two points. First, after watering once, wait until the soil surface turns pale and the moisture in the surface layer and internal soil has dissipated before watering a second time; do not wait until the potting soil is completely dry for a long time before watering. Second, each time you water, water thoroughly, that is, water until water seeps out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot; do not give "half watering" (that is, wet on top and dry below).

2. Light

In their native environment, succulents receive at least 3-4 hours of sunlight every day, and some varieties may even receive 6-8 hours of sunlight. Due to the limitations of daily living conditions, an ordinary household generally cannot receive long periods of high-quality sunlight every day, but as long as there is a south-facing window and at least 2 hours of sunlight per day, that is also enough. Generally, during the two growing seasons of spring and autumn, sunlight time should be increased as much as possible. Of course, special circumstances are exceptions.

3. Pests and diseases

Pests and diseases are one of the important factors harming the growth and development of succulents. Therefore, it is best to carry out prevention and control in advance against pests and diseases such as scale insects, root mealybugs, red spider mites, Lycaenidae moths, rot disease, and black rot.

Succulents are generally divided into winter-growing and summer-growing types, so during care, adjustments should be made to their light, watering, and fertilisation according to the specific situation.