Allen R. Griffin - Indoor Succulent Care: A Beginners Guide on How Succulent Plants Can Keep You Out of Trouble and Make You a Better Person

For those overwhelmed by the pace of this busy modern life, plants can provide a mindful and a break from the constant rush. Think about the beautiful plants and trees you enjoy looking at. Arent they beautiful?

Sometimes you may think that gardening or farming is something out of the way for us due to the time that needs to be invested.

But, if you are thinking about raising or buying succulents, then nothing can be more enjoyable.

Let's dive into on how we can identify our succulents.

Knowing the Type of your Succulent Plant

Identifying your succulents can be mind-boggling, especially since they come in numerous types.

There are over 30 plant families, with each having multiple plant species within them.

A fun fact associated with succulents is that while many species look completely different from each other, some of them are wildly similar. A wrong identification may lead to a dead succulent or a sick family member.

Adding to this dilemma is the fact that many nurseries who sell them dont label them accurately, or dont label them at all. Hence trying to identify your plants can be a challenge in patience. But, there are different ways in which this can be achieved.

Study Your Succulent

Succulents have an excellent ability to store water in their leaves, stems, and roots. This feature not only allows them to thrive in harsh habitation, but also gives them a distinctive appearance.

Some succulents have unusual and abnormal growth forms and shapes. If you have an unidentified succulent, then the first step is to study the characteristics of the plant.

Remember, the most important parts of any succulent are its color, leaves, flower, spikes, and overall size.

However, succulents have a distinctive feature in one of the above characteristics which separate them from other species of the same family.

Once you have studied the above parts carefully, determine their characteristics in terms of shape, size, and thickness.

Studying the above characteristics not only allows us to take care of them, but also know its name. Once you are fairly aware of your plant, you will need to move on to the next important step.

Take a Photo of Your Succulent

After studying the characteristics in detail, take a picture of your succulent in clear light. You must take photos of all the different parts of your plant so that all details are visible.

While taking the photo, use a subtle background, so that the clarity of your plant doesnt get distorted. It's best to have a light-colored background which does not disturb the composition of the image. Also, avoid those parts of the plants which have holes, scratches or dead leaves as this will leave the image cluttered, and angle yourself in a way that the shadows dont fall in your plant.

The power of a beautiful image cannot be underestimated. A good photo not only helps you identify the plant but also increases the beauty of your flower. You can share the photo with others too. Hence, if you have access to good cameras or a photographer, go ahead and experiment with a few ideas. You will not be disappointed with the results.

Once you have a good quality image, you will now need to use some research methods.

Comprehensive Research

Do extensive research on authoritative websites to understand the characteristics of your plant. It's important to find details about your plants such as its color, length, if it has any flowers, and whether its leaves have any spikes or thorns.

Succulents have a distinctive appearance and hence finding information about them is easy.

If you don't get adequate information from the web, the best option is to contact succulent experts and have a chat with them to get a greater insight into your plant.

Also, share the photo to like-minded succulent lovers who may help you in identifying it.

You can use social media and ask your social media friends to help you identify your succulents.

Once your plant is accurately identified, study all the details about it. Dont forget to return the favor and help others who may be looking for help for their succulents.