Unique Succulent Varieties To Add To Your Collection
11.07.2023 - 18:57
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There are over 10,000 types of succulents in the world. They grow on every continent except Antarctica. They are a wildly diverse group of plants in form, color, and size. Plant collectors are always looking for unique succulent plants, and some of these can be found in this article.
There are tropical, desert, and mountainous varieties of succulent. They may be found in meadows, arid zones, rain forests, and almost any other environment. Many of the most unusual succulents are endangered due to human activities and habitat loss. When sourcing unusual succulent plants, always ensure the seller is reputable and the plant has been sourced legally.
Desert environments are thought to be harsh and inhospitable places, nearly devoid of life. But in fact, deserts support a wide variety of flora and fauna, which are all integral to each other and support the circle of life. Cacti are widely represented in desert regions, coming in sizes as small as a pebble up to forms that would dwarf a giraffe.
The Pincushion cactus is in the genus Mammillaria, a wide group of mostly barrel cactus in all sizes. The pincushion boasts bright pink blooms circling around the spines. Not all cacti produce talon-like spines. The Whortleberry cactus is almost devoid of spines except for tiny soft clusters. It has blue green skin and wrinkled, crested growth. The Brain cactus is a small plant with nodes and folds in its body. The closely nestled folds truly do resemble a brain.
Candle cactus is a large columnar plant composed of numerous arms covered in knobby protrusions. Grandfather cactus is particularly charming. It is adorned with long white, hair-like spines. It is also sometimes called bunny cactus due to the soft looking fur.
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