Why are succulents loved by so many people?

More and more people know about succulents now, and the number of players who have fallen down the succulent-growing rabbit hole is doubling. But what characteristics or advantages do tiny succulents have that win them so much affection? Many people don't understand why succulent growers go "crazy" over them. Buying hundreds of pots in just a few days may be baffling to some, but succulents are loved by more and more people. So what characteristics of succulents attract so many players? Read on.

1. Cute forms. Succulents come in all kinds of shapes: some look like butts, some like bear paws, some like watermelons, and one variety that has recently become very popular even looks like a dolphin. Who wouldn't like such cute things? Because of their cuteness, they are also loved by most people. No other plant can replace this characteristic, because succulents really are cute. Their adorable looks have melted many people's hearts.

2. Beautiful and fresh. Although their cuteness has won everyone's affection, another characteristic of succulents is that they are beautiful and fresh. A tiny pot is very fresh and pretty, and this characteristic is also loved by everyone; few plants can achieve this fresh, delicate feeling. This characteristic is recognized by most players. And succulents are very beautiful; planting a fresh, delicate succulent is something many people today love to do.

3. Huge number of varieties. The biggest characteristic of succulents is that there are many kinds, all sorts of them, and each one has a different shape. You might not like one type, but you will like another. No other plant can replace this characteristic. There is also one especially important point: because everyone loves them, each variety has its own exclusive name. A particularly attractive characteristic.

4. Cheap price. Here I mean the common, widely available ones, not those rare, few expensive varieties. Because most succulents are very cheap now, this characteristic can attract many people, precisely because they have an advantage in price. There are also many succulent growers. The same amount of money might buy only one other plant, but with succulents you can buy many. This reason also influences a large portion of people.

5. Hands-on growing. Ever since falling into the succulent pit, people's hands-on skills have improved; this is the feedback from succulent growers, and it is also one of the characteristics of succulents: we need to mix the soil and plant them ourselves. Many people enjoy this process of "fiddling around." Gradually they fall in love with succulents. Perhaps this characteristic of succulents has won many people's approval.

6. DIY arrangements. Having mentioned hands-on skills above, I have to mention another characteristic of succulents, namely DIY: you can turn succulent arrangements into beautiful bonsai or even miniature landscapes, a characteristic other plants do not have. Many people like to DIY their own little landscapes. They have made many miniature landscapes they love. This characteristic may also be one of the many reasons people love succulents.

7. Cultivating character. At present, most succulent growers are office workers, who use their spare time to grow succulents, cultivate their character, make better use of their free time, and relieve stress and relax. Indeed, this is also one of the reasons many people like succulents. After all, times are very restless now, and growing succulents can both relax you and nourish your mind.

Most people can probably agree with the characteristics above, because they really do exist. Which characteristic got you into the hobby? Does this strike a chord with you? It is precisely because of these characteristics that more and more people like succulents, and even go crazy for them. Now you know, right? If you still don't believe it, I suggest you try growing a few succulents; the process really is quite wonderful.

This article is an original article by Duorou Huake, hereby declared!

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