Succulents: What You Really Need To Know

 

Succulents are known as water storage plants. These plants store water in their thick and fleshy leaves. 

One of the most often asked questions is: “What is the difference between a succulent and a cactus?” Cactus plants have spines, needles, and/or prickles; most succulents don’t.

To say that succulents are having a moment would be the understatement of the century. What can we think? We can stop looking at them! They are beautiful and diverse.

Succulents ideas that are in trend

Succulents are one of the most popular decorating trends today. Not only because they add a tropical greenery to your settings, they are easy to manipulate and keep alive. 

With succulents you can design and freshen up some areas, or use them as luscious additions to your wedding decoration. With their awesome diverse repertoire, here are a handful ideas on how to decorate with succulents.

Succulents Care

While succulents are known for their hardy nature and low maintenance, there are still a few rules you’ll have to follow if you want them to thrive.

Sunlight: Place indoor succulents near big windows! Succulents need bright, direct sunlight four to six hours a day. With indirect lighting will require a lot less water.

Water: Wait until your succulents’ soil is completely dry before watering again. Watering every seven to ten days is typically enough, but always check the soil first. Overwatering can cause root rot. It is always better to revive a plant that has too little water than to overwater.

Soil: Make sure your succulent’s pot is made of well-draining material. Plant succulents in cactus mix.

Some Facts

  • They get their name from the Latin word “succus,” meaning juice or sap.

  • More than 60 different plant families contain succulents.

  • While the most common succulent color is green, you can find them in almost any color of the rainbow, including red, orange, yellow, and purple.

  • The chalky substance found on most succulent leaves is a protective substance that helps protect the plant from pests, disease, or sunburn.

Pronto´s Succulents Varieties

The most popular Succulents are the cool mint color. But we are lucky there are many others to choose from bright to deep shades.

Also, for each variety there are different sizes, from mini to large ones so they work great depending the type of arragement you need to design. This is a big plus!

Be different, be trendy! 
Let your creativity flow with succulents.

 
Pronto Farms