Take you to magical South Africa to see succulents, it will be an eye-opener!

Compared with those beautiful flesh in Japan, all kinds of freshness, all kinds of concave shapes, colorful, exquisite matching, delicate, this one can't be watered, that one can't be exposed to the sun, level one alert in summer, sterilization and insect control, succulents are abused to death, everyone is exhausted physically and mentally, tired and tired, so busy just for these beautiful flesh at home, but they don't know, on the other side of the earth, the most beautiful succulents in the world are gathered here, they don't need people's careful care, purely rely on the weather for food, but grow beautiful and upright, non-greenhouse flesh can compare with it. They are succulents from South Africa.

This magical place is the famous Namaqualand, located in South Africa, between the Northern Cape Province and the Western Cape Province. It borders the Cape of Good Hope to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is a desolate and arid desert area. Today I will take you to explore the succulents in South Africa.

Don’t be fooled by its desolate appearance. There are more than 1,000 species of succulent plants growing here, most of which are unique. In terms of variety alone, it is the most numerous among all. Although this is a corner of the African desert, which is barren and dry, with a few rains in late winter and early spring, the ground becomes like magic, with flowers blooming overnight, as if in a dreamland. People call this place the "Desert Garden."

Compared to the cactus kingdom of Mexico, there are more varieties of succulents here. It has the largest variety of Aizoaceae flesh in the world. In addition, there are some uncommon ones, such as Crassulaceae, Cynanchum, Asteraceae, Haworthia, Asclepiadaceae, etc. Each one is unique to the local area. With so many quantities and so many categories, it can be said that all the most beautiful flesh in the world is contracted by Namaqualand!

On the beach, in the cracks of the rocks, and under the rubble, large patches of beautiful succulents grow and die on their own and reproduce endlessly. Compared with the delicate and petite succulent bonsai in Japan, the succulents here use the earth as their pots. They are rugged, magnificent, unruly, and tenaciously survive. This is the soul of succulents!

So~ come with me to that vast foreign land, to the distant south of Africa, to find the hometown of succulents!

Anacampseros marlothii

This cute plant from the genus Aglaonema in the family Portulacaceae is extremely rare.

Conophytum ficiforme

A species of Conodontia.

Conophytum piluliforme: All birds

Genus Conodium of the Aizoaceae family.

Euphorbia caput-medusae : Medusa

Euphorbiaceae, mostly grows on arid cliffs.

Dactylopsis digitata : Dactylopsis digitata

The genus Aizoaceae is related to the genus Aizoaceae.

Crassula columella : velvet tower

Genus Crassulaceae.

Crassula columnaris : Beauty

The good flesh of the Qingsuolong genus is in bud and about to bloom.

Avonia papyraceae : Silver Silkworm

It belongs to the genus Silver Silkworm of the Portulacaceae family. If you don’t look closely, you might think it’s a large pile of bird droppings.

Haworthia lockwoodii : Onion curls

The tips of the outer leaves of the genus Liliaceae in the Liliaceae family will dry up, like aged onion skins, which is a characteristic of their adaptation to the environment.

Sarcocaulon multifidum : Black-skinned moon world

Also known as Black Sharo, it is a rare plant of the genus Asteraceae of the family Glechoma longituba. It grows slowly, with fleshy stems that are coiled and twisted, vigorous and powerful, and large and colorful flowers. It is a high-end ornamental plant.

Meyerophytum meyeri : sorbet

Genus Aizoaceae.

Gethyllis namaquensis : Spring grass

A kind of spring grass of the genus G , a sacred object in the hearts of domestic players, can be seen everywhere like a weed here.

Conophytum minusculum ssp : Conophytum minusculum

Genus Conodium of the Aizoaceae family.

Anacampseros comptonii : Colorful silkworm

It belongs to the genus Portulacaceae, a very rare species. Beginners may mistake them for lithops or blisters. Some people mistake them for pebbles and ignore them directly.

Pleiospilos compactus : compact phoenix eggs

Genus of leafy flowers in the Aizoaceae family. Succulent plants , succulents , succulents from South Africa.

Crassula rupestris : Dancing Maiden

The genus Crassulaceae, Crassulaceae, has such a large group in the natural environment, it really looks like a fairy!

Crassula pyramidalis : square-scale green tower

The genus Qingsuolong.

Ornithoglossum undulatum: Root succulent

The tuberous roots of the genus Begonia in the Colchicumaceae family have good flesh.

Gibbaeum pubescens:

I wonder how many years it will take for the genus Algae of the Aizoaceae family to grow into such a large group!

Brunsvigia bosmaniae: South African chrysanthemum

The flowers of the genus Amaryllis of the Amaryllis family are truly stunning.

Boophane haemanthoides : Giant Phoenix Egg

A nice piece of flesh from the Amaryllis family, it is a good friend of the famous Boophane disticha .

Haemanthus coccineus : Blood lotus

The blood-colored petals and stamens are unforgettable. Amaryllis genus, Amaryllidaceae. It is known as the "Red Spider Lily from the West".

Euphorbia suzannae : Euphorbia suzannae

Nice flesh of the Euphorbiaceae family.

Epithelantha micromeris: Moon World

Genus of the Cactaceae family .

Mammillaria pectinifera : White slant

Mammillaria genus, Cactaceae family.

Gibbaeum gibbosum :

Genus of Algae, Aizoaceae.

Haworthia retusa: Bluebird longevity

The color of the leaves blends in with the surrounding environment.

Lithops karasmontana : patterned jade

Lithops genus of the Aizoaceae family. Patterned Jade

Crassula tomentosa var.interupta : Moon halo

The genus Sedum in the Crassulaceae family, I always feel weird when I see its growth shape!

Gethyllis ciliaris : ciliated spring grass

Gethyllis sp : See also Spring Grass

Adromischus maculatus : Gosho Nishiki

Genus: Crassulaceae. The best way to describe it is to survive in the cracks.

Haworthia maraisii : Moresa

A primitive species of Haworthia. The window surface is rough and its color is similar to the surrounding environment. It is difficult to detect its existence without careful observation.