3 Expensive Succulents That Cost Two Months' Salary for Just One Pot
A few years ago, the flower that enthusiasts most wanted to grow was the clivia, but they could not afford to keep one, so they grew succulents instead. Now it has flipped around: enthusiasts all grow succulents, and now it is succulents they want to grow but cannot afford. The better-looking succulents are all quite valuable, and now enthusiasts are complaining that they cannot afford them.
1. Haworthia truncata (yu shan)
Haworthia truncata is also a perennial herbaceous plant, with a peculiar form and beautiful leaf color. It dislikes shade and dampness, is not cold-tolerant, and dreads high temperatures. In spring and autumn it needs plenty of light, but in summer it must be shaded. After all, Haworthia truncata has now reached a market value of 30,000 yuan, so it is unaffordable.
2. Pachypodium brevicaule (Hui Bi Xu Xiao)
Pachypodium brevicaule has a rather thick rootstock, a very peculiar shape, and very vivid flower colors that are rarely seen among succulents, making it a famous variety. Its growing season is from April to September, and growth requires plenty of light. Be careful to water only when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do. Keep light and air circulation plentiful, and Pachypodium brevicaule will grow well. During the dormant period, stop fertilizing. Its market price is now 80,000 yuan, also unaffordable.
3. Haworthia cooperi var. pilifera (wan xiang)
Wan xiang is the king of succulents, with a rather high price. From sowing to mature plant takes 7-8 years, and mainly it needs to keep its colors bright, so the price is very high. It is also rather fussy to grow. The variegated wan xiang is even more expensive and even rarer, with a market value of around 18,000 yuan. It likes an environment with plenty of sunlight, and when watering, just water thoroughly.
Enthusiasts now have some understanding of high-value succulents, right? These succulent care methods are very useful for most succulents. In daily life, enthusiasts should master the correct watering and fertilizing techniques and grow their own succulents well. As for these expensive succulents, whether to grow them or not, just act according to your means.