It's the perfect time for succulent newbies to get started - a rundown of 3 cheap and easy-to-grow varieties
After the start of autumn, it's not only the time to grow roses and plant flowers - it's also a great season to grow succulents. Because succulents are incredibly resilient and small and cute, they're loved by many people, especially white-collar workers busy with their jobs. Caring for a pot of succulents basically doesn't require frequent watering, which saves us a lot of time. And once succulents fill out their pots, they look really beautiful too!
So for beginners, how should we choose affordable and easy-to-care-for succulents? Today let's take a look at these 3 succulents that are suitable for beginners to grow!
The first type: Marcus succulent
This succulent is a very easy-to-grow type that easily fills out its pot. At first, its leaves are yellow with red tips, but it needs frequent exposure to sunlight for its leaves to slowly turn red - very beautiful.
The Marcus variety comes in diverse forms. At room temperature, it's mostly green. As long as you make use of temperature differences and supplement it with a moderate amount of fermented nutrient solution to add some trace elements, it will turn bright red, and the effect will be even more striking.
The second type: Echeveria 'Onslow' succulent
Echeveria 'Onslow' is also called the "succulent peony." It has quite a few varieties, among which the pink one is the most famous. When well cared for, its form looks like a "steamed bun," wrapped layer upon layer, and combined with candy-colored hues, it has excellent ornamental value - very beautiful!
In summer, Echeveria 'Onslow' tends toward green. Add some light in spring and autumn, and its leaves will show a very beautiful jelly color. For watering, just water thoroughly once the soil dries out - no waterlogging. Good ventilation is very important!
The third type: Laura succulent
This variety is somewhat different from the others. It branches and forms clusters very easily. Its leaves are ovate, plump and thick, with a semicircular raised curve on the underside. The leaves come in powdery green and powdery blue, and the leaf tips can turn red.
The Laura succulent likes a warm, dry, ventilated and sunny environment. It's not cold-tolerant, but it's drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant, and it's fairly adaptable. It only needs watering 3 times a month, and you can just add a little nutrient solution when watering!
Alright, that's all for today's rundown. These 3 succulents are just right to start growing now - affordable and easy to care for!