Why must succulents never be kept at home? A full analysis of difficult-to-grow varieties

Among the many plants, succulents are a favorite of many flower lovers. The main reason is that they are petite, with round and plump leaves, and you can buy several varieties at once to care for at home. Most succulents are relatively easy to care for, so they can be recommended for beginners to try. However, when buying succulent varieties, you should be careful to avoid the following three, because their care difficulty is comparable to rhododendrons, and without enough experience, you can fail to grow them in no time.

Aeonium-type succulents

In recent years, succulent varieties have become numerous, among which Aeonium-type succulents are liked by many flower lovers. Unlike the traditional image of succulents, Aeonium varieties are taller and larger, with thick, strong main stems, giving a domineering look of old stumps. For example, Aeonium varieties such as Aeonium 'Pampas', Aeonium 'Echeveria', Aeonium 'Medusa', Aeonium 'Maya', and Aeonium 'Hongyan',

In fact, many Aeonium succulent varieties are not suitable for beginners to care for. Because they have relatively high light requirements, if the indoor light is already somewhat semi-shady, then later its leaves will easily become leggy, or there will be fading problems, looking very strange, which also greatly reduces their ornamental value. At the same time, some Aeonium varieties have a strange, unpleasant smell. When kept indoors, smelling it often also makes people feel uncomfortable.

Monilaria moniliformis

Monilaria moniliformis is also called 'Xunbo Ju' by some shops. Its branches are triangular, and new leaves are pinkish-green. After being grown for a long time, they turn grayish-brown, with overlapping leaves, making the whole plant unique and interesting. For this Monilaria moniliformis succulent, it has very high humidity requirements. If the indoor air is not circulating, or is relatively dry, its leaves will shrivel day by day, and finally its appearance will become ugly.

If you want to grow Monilaria moniliformis well indoors, place it in a relatively well-ventilated room, and secondly, add a humidifier or frequently spray water around the succulent to keep it moist.

Cotyledon tomentosa

The leaves of Cotyledon tomentosa look like little bear paws, with white fuzz on the outer layer of the leaves. They are plump and chubby. In autumn, when the weather turns cold, its leaves will gradually change from green to yellow, making the whole plant look cute and unique.

In fact, Cotyledon tomentosa is extremely difficult to grow well. It is afraid of heat. As long as the temperature is on the high side, it will shed leaves in droves, finally dropping into a pot of bare stems, and may even die directly during the dog days of summer.