There are many kinds of succulents, most of which like ventilation and semi-dry soil environment. Succulents originate in Africa, because the climate environment in Africa is divided into dry season and rainy season, so they are very suitable for the survival of succulents, and it is also for this reason that there are various kinds of succulents in this region. Kunming in China's Yunnan Province also has good weather conditions to cultivate succulents.
Succulent growing habit
Succulents like to live in a semi-shade environment, because their leaves of water evaporation is relatively slow, so do not need to water often, to ensure that the soil can maintain a semi-dry state, but if long-term in a dark closed environment, succulents will grow, affecting the overall appearance. Succulents are very adaptable and can have very strange shapes. They need less water, but they can store water very well, so they can survive and reproduce in dry conditions.
Succulent growing conditions
Light and temperature: succulent is more like light, suitable for windowsill, living room and other sunny and long sunshine time place, if the lighting conditions are difficult to reach, so succulent growth will be affected.
Soil: Because succulents need a lot of oxygen in their meat, they need a water-holding environment for cultivation. Loose soil with good water drainage is the most suitable for the growth of succulents
Why is succulent suitable for growing in Kunming
Kunming, Yunnan Province, has a low-latitude plateau mountain monsoon climate, with no severe cold in winter and no severe heat in summer. It is like spring all year round. The average annual temperature is about 15℃, the average annual sunshine is about 2200 hours, the frost-free period is more than 240 days, and the average annual precipitation is about 1000 mm. Flowers open all year round, evergreen vegetation, is the famous "spring city" "flower city".