Hi Steemit! :) I am a succulentholic! Why do I like succulents? Because succulents are a huge space for creativity and experimentation. Caring for succulents is not as simple as unscrupulous sellers say about it, but it is also not as complicated as inexperienced gardeners think.;)
When I see ads for sale saying that succulents are for those who don’t have time, I’m a little surprised! :) It takes me a lot of time to just admire them!:)))
Well, and accordingly, the more succulents you have, the more time you will need! :)
What can you experiment with? Starting from collecting leaves, rooting methods, irrigation systems, soil composition ... For me the top skill is pollination, collecting and sowing seeds. It is difficult, for a long time, but you can create any hybrids, possibly absolutely unique! :)
Life did not prepare me for this! They say that the cat’s mustache is the perfect pollination tool! Interesting? Me too! And the seeds of echeveria are so small that you can lose them awkwardly sneezing and disrupt the sowing! :)
Soil for succulents is an endless space for experimentation. You can conduct visual experiments by planting the same plants in different soil. It is known that the soil for succulents should be light and breathable. The easiest option is earth and perlite. And the soil of experienced succulent amateurs can also consist of 15 different components.
You can get advice on watering from above and a little, someone else will say watering by immersing the pot in water. You won’t know until you try!
Avoid drafts and stagnation of air? Contradictory? Quite! Studying literature, forums, relying on the experience of others, you get a lot of information.
All information that you receive cannot be blindly used. What is suitable for one may be detrimental to others. Only your own experience and experiments will lead you to success, which is why it is so interesting. And the deeper to investigate the issue, the more space for research !;)