Monday, November 20, 2017

How To Choose The Best Succulents For Sale

By Melissa Taylor


There are so many advantages to having plants in your home that it is no wonder they remain a popular purchase for lots of people. Of all of the different types and species of plants that are suitable to have in a home or office environment, succulents are among some of the most popular. If you are on the hunt for succulents for sale, here are some tips and tricks that you can use to find the ones that are best suited to your needs.

Although these types of plants can vary quite a bit in the way they look they all tend to have certain things in common. They all have thick, flesh leaves. This allows them to store water inside. They tend to come from dry regions where they do not always get a lot of rain. The leaves allow them to stay alive even when there is very little rainfall. Aloe Vera plants are some of the best known succulents.

Succulents are popular because they are interesting to look at and in many cases can also be easy to care for. They often require less water than other types of plants which can make them great choices for people who want plants but who do not want to care for labor intensive varieties.

You should consider a few basic things before you go shopping for succulents. One is where you will place the plant in your home or work space. You will want to make sure that you have a location that will provide an adequate amount of light. Most succulents do require a fair bit of sunlight in order to do well.

While all succulents retain water in their leaves some do better with more water than others. If you want to make sure that you do not end up killing a succulent with a lack of water look for varieties that need less water. That way you can leave it in your home or office and be away for several days without worrying that your plant will die.

Size is also an important thing to consider. Larger plants can retain water longer but take up more room in a home or office. You will want to make sure that you have enough room for the plant and the pot. It can also be a good idea to check how large a particular variety will grow before you purchase a plant.

Of course, it is important to make sure that any plant is healthy before you bring it home. If you are buying it in a store you should pick up the pot and look at the plant. If you see any signs of bug infestation the plant is likely not healthy. Other signs of illness include bumps, scars or leaves that are squishy or poorly attached.

You may think you need to go to a flower shop or nursery to find these plants but they are not the only ones who will have them for sale. You can also look in home improvement stores, grocery stores or online. If you do decide to shop on the internet for your specimens make sure you read reviews and pick companies who have reputations for selling healthy plants.




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