Nature Journal

Succulents are known as botanists, cacti. They are grown as ornamental plants because of their unique and outstanding appearances; they have become extremely popular in the last couple of years due to their aesthetic appeal.

These plants have the ability to last in the indoors and are self sustaining. Plants such as the aloe plant offer both some greenery but also health benefits as aloe is both a natural moisturizer for your hair and face--natural is always better when it comes to self-care!

a succulent in my room

The word “succulent” comes from the Latin root sucus, meaning juice, or sap. These bright and bold plants line my window sill bringing a refreshing, airy and light feel to my bedroom.

Succulents are great plants for busy college students as they don’t require much maintenance due to their leaves and stems being able to store water. They thrive with just a splash of mist or dew and thrive in dry, high temperatures, perfect for a place like Texas!

While it is true that succulents do not take that much care, unfortunately, I managed to allow two of my succulents to whittle and die. It began with only a few leaves as I watched the leaves turn from a forest green, supple to the touch and then slowly dry out. They firm leaves turned into wrinkly, crackled and fragile leaves. It was clear that the succulent was looking for more sun as the director of the succulent was pointed toward the window--the source of the sun. It was then that the succulent began to grow upward and taller instead of growing more leaves; I assumed that this was a good sign.

After research I found out that I was mistaken because not much sooner after the succulent began to grow, all the leaves started to whittle and die.

Nature may be beautiful indoors, but it is clear that it thrives much better in its natural environment.