The cactus plant kin ( Cactaceae ) lie in of several plant life that thrive in dry condition and can make great houseplant . In China , cactus growers are mainly situate in the provinces of Fujian , Guangzhou , and Yunnan . Huanglong is one of these cactus suppliers , he has cactus and succulent farms in Yunnan and Fujian . In the clause below , he illustrates the situation of the Chinese cactus and succulent market place .

Huanglong started to originate cactus 15 twelvemonth ago . " Due to the right mood in Yunnan many people grow cut flowers , but I imagine growing cacti is also a good commercial enterprise , " he tell . He also enjoin that he grows multiple varieties , some of them from oversea breeders . He adds that the cactus from his farms are often used to decorate offices and garden .

An impression of the cacti sort rise at Huanglong ’s farms

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Nevertheless , Huanglong point out that he has to make do with the challenge of increase British Labour Party costs and reduced toll . " lately , labor cost increased a lot . To reduce these costs , we use an irrigation system . " He also finds that the prices for cactus decreased in the last few years , saying : " The prices dropped . Over the preceding three long time , the cost of a high - quality cactus decreased from 800 RMB to 200 RMB . "

Except for cactus , Huanglong also grows succulents . harmonise to him , the Chinese succulent market is even worse off than the cacti market place as it suffers from decreased consumer demand . " Eight years ago , the provision of succulents was low than demand , resulting in high price . However , today , few people bribe them . Formosan druthers change rapidly ; hoi polloi like this product today , but they may change to another product tomorrow . For growers , it ’s a challenge to keep up with these quickly changing preferences . "

succulent being grown

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To keep selling his products , Huanglong has tried to sell his product to TikTok influencers . However , without the preferred results . That ’s why he is now look for abroad mart . " There are many cacti and succulents left on my farm , look for another chance . I would know to colligate with bargainer and buyers overseas to provide them with young plants or finished product , " he concludes .

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