Why do some people spend hundreds or even thousands to buy a succulent old stake?

There is a very classic saying in the succulent circle: "Once you enter the pit of meat, it is as deep as the sea, and your wallet is a passerby from now on!" Although it is a joke, it also reflects that raising succulents is indeed an "expensive" hobby. !

Not to mention the cost of flower pots, nutrient soil, paving stones, fertilizers and chemicals, etc., the key is that there are tens of thousands of succulent plant varieties, and you want to have any variety that you don’t have, so its temptation Power becomes a bottomless pit. And with the emergence of higher-level succulent varieties such as group animals, Zhuhua, cliff piles, brocades, and rare species, the road to raising succulents has really made those who have fallen into the pit unable to stop! So it’s not surprising that some people are willing to spend hundreds or even thousands just to buy a pot of succulents.

Hobbies need to be supported by theory and practice, and blind love usually cannot last long:

In daily life, there are many enthusiastic followers for various hobbies, such as: travel, photography, musical instruments , square dance enthusiasts, etc., they will continue to learn for their persistent preferences and spend money and time for it. The same goes for gardening enthusiasts. In addition to succulent lovers, there are also many orchid lovers, rose lovers, bonsai lovers, etc. among flower growers. In addition to spending time and energy, they also need to invest a certain amount of money. But the only difference is that gardening deals with living plants. It doesn’t mean that if you buy it back, it will bloom, bear fruit and live endlessly. It requires a certain amount of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to support it, otherwise it will hardly After purchasing hundreds of potted plants, they can only be "ephemeral".

Instead of spending hundreds or even thousands on an old succulent plant, it is better to learn some knowledge about succulents and raise them yourself:

Succulents have been popular all over the world for a long time. , coupled with the continuous development of online platforms, there are more and more ways to obtain relevant information and knowledge, and it has gradually lost its novelty, and the overall price is trending downward.

Coupled with the fact that succulents can be propagated by cutting branches and leaves, the market has become saturated in just a few years. Therefore, with hundreds or even thousands of old piles now, it will not only be difficult for them to grow in the future. Where there is room for appreciation, value may shrink.

Some seemingly high-end succulents, such as Dejin and Suihua, are mutated succulents produced by using various potions against the rules of nature. They are inherently unstable and have worse resistance than normal succulents. , novices should start with caution!

In my opinion: If you raise more meat rationally, you can last longer! A short-term liking can only be regarded as a hothead, but a long-term accumulation of bits and pieces is called a hobby.

If you really like succulent old piles, you might as well buy a few normal seedlings and raise them with your own hands, which will give you a greater sense of accomplishment!