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- How can I determine succulents? - Tips for identification
- Determining Images - Simple but Time-consuming
- Identify succulents with books - a list of literature
- Consult a specialist - that's how it works cost-effectively
- Tips
There are several different types of succulents
How can I determine succulents? - Tips for identification
Succulents do not represent a specific plant family. Rather, succulent species are represented in numerous families and genera. Do you want to know beyond doubt which succulent plant it is? Then use our tips for a practical identification.
Determining Images - Simple but Time-consuming
Since succulent species thrive in diverse plant families or consist exclusively of this easy-care type, accurate determination without botanical background knowledge is a difficult undertaking. For non-scientists, the Internet offers a selection of image collections so that identification based on optical characteristics is possible. This method is very easy, but takes a lot of time. In the worst case, several dew photos are to sift, until a hit is achieved.
Identify succulents with books - a list of literature
If you consult specialist literature, the time required for a succulent determination will be significantly reduced. Most books contain simple identification keys to help you search. The following list of literature presents well-known textbooks:
An indispensable standard work for the determination of succulents comes from the pen of Urs Eggli and has been published by Ulmer Verlag. The large succulent encyclopedia deals in several volumes in detail with succulent plants. So far the following 4 volumes have been published: Monocotyledonous plants (Volume 1), Dicotyledonous plants (Volume 2), Crassulaceae (Thick-leaf plants) (Volume 4). Volume 3 titled Asclepiadaceae (Seed Family), by authors Focke Albers and Ulli Meve.
Consult a specialist - that's how it works cost-effectively
The determination of pictures takes time and the acquisition of specialized literature can burden the purse. If both options are not in your interest, consult a specialist. Various special suppliers of cacti and succulents offer the identification as a low-priced service. For example, you can send a photo to the dealer Kakteen-Haage by e-mail. For a small € 1.50, the expert tells you the name.
Furthermore, there are exhibitions and lectures throughout the year on the subject of succulents. Often these are associated with a consultation. Bring photos or the plant with you, the experts are at your disposal for little money or even free of charge with words and deeds.
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Do you want to experience one of the world's largest succulent collections live? Then join your next holiday in Switzerland with a visit to Zurich. Here at Mythenquai 88 you will find a fascinating collection of more than 6,500 species from nearly 100 families. The exhibition is open every day. Admission is free.