BUSINESS
SUCCULENTS & CACTI
SIMPLIFIED
Holly Beaumier, owner of Growing Hobby, explains how succulents are diverse in their preferred living environments. Some prefer shade while others prefer direct sunlight; some turns shades of red or purple when placed in the sun and others have thorns to protect themselves. Succulents and cacti are a group of plants that hold a timeless appeal for any gardener, no matter how green their thumb may be. With a nearly infinite number of varieties, succulent growing can keep even the most avid grower and collector interested.
Cobweb Sempervivum: Grows a web to shade itself from the sun
Salsa Sedum: Turns red in the sun
String of Watermelons: Is round shaped to combat wind and has epidermal windows that allow light to enter the interior of the leaf, increasing the area for photosynthesis
Lithops-Living Stones: Bury all but the top underground and have epidermal windows to increase surface area for photosynthesis
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VIPMagSC.com
May 2022
