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What Makes Succulents So Popular

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There are a variety of reasons why succulents are so popular. The primary reason is their "natural appeal", as evidenced by their popularity on social media. Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest posts featuring succulents used as decor for homes and indoor gardens flood our feeds. There are even accounts and pages devoted to succulents. The succulent market gained popularity as online and physical stores, advertisements, books, eBooks, and blogs increased in size or doubled. But when did the craze begin? And what is the reason succulents are so popular? What Is a Succulent? The term "succulent" is derived directly from the Latin term succus, which refers to the word "juicy". It's not a scientific term, it is descriptive. In the same way we define food as succulent if it's tender, juicy, or tasty. In Botan ical terms, succulents are plants with fleshy, thick leaves or stems that store water. The term "succulent" describes a plant...

5 Mistakes People Make With Succulents

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Succulents are known for being easy-care plants that anyone can grow. However, that doesn't mean you can just set them on a table and forget all about them. Although they are easy to grow, mini succulents still require some attention to keep them looking their best. Your succulents might not thrive if they aren't getting enough attention. They can seem indestructible, and people tend to neglect them. However, there are some conditions in which these plants cannot survive. Make sure they are happy and healthy by not making these mistakes (and fixing the errors you're already making).   Containers without drainage   Although it's tempting to plant cute succulents in fun containers, if your new echeveria is placed in a small ceramic pot that doesn't allow water to drain, it won't work out well as succulents prefer their soil to be dry. Containers with no drainage holes increase your chances of overwatering your plants since moisture will pool in the bott...

Amazing Health Benefits of Organic Green Tea

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To be able to embrace green tea fully, we must comprehend organic tea in general. Many people drink dark tea, but a small percentage prefer Oolong tea. Lastly, certain people prefer white tea. Therefore, certain questions pop up in your mind, like, what are the main differences between the two? What makes green tea so popular? And what are the advantages of green tea?   This blog is where you'll find all the answers to these queries. First, let's take the time to look over green tea. A Brief About Green Tea Green tea is one of the tea varieties made using leaves from the plant called Camellia Sinensis. In particular, green tea is a product of the Chinese tea plant, which thrives at high elevations with cool temperatures. It has a milder, more pleasant taste than other tea varieties and is the most used for dark-coloured teas.   All tea leaves are collected by hand. With green tea, leaves are protected from heat after harvesting, whereas the leaves of dark tea are ...