Mexico should be the country with the richest plant resources besides South Africa, in this exotic South American country, the indigenous Indian culture and European culture are perfectly combined to form their own unique song and dance, music, painting, drama, etc., which is refreshing.
Even more interesting than the quirky Day of the Dead is the array of cacti, the fat and lovely succulent family, and the huge agave plants. Tourists who have come here and seen these natural wonders are all fascinated and amazed.
Why do so many plants, especially cacti, like to make their home in Mexico?
This is due to Mexico's unique geographical location, 80% of the country's land is plateaus and mountains, which are surrounded by the Chihuahua Desert, the Sierra Madre East, the Sierra Madre West Mountains, and the capital City, Mexico City, is also 2,000 meters above sea level.
The northern part of Mexico is controlled by subtropical high pressure all year round, high altitude and various mountain ranges block the ocean vapor, so northern Mexico is very arid, the average annual precipitation is only more than 200 mm, but it has an enviable place, the annual temperature is mostly between 10-26 °, there is rarely severe cold and heat, this temperature is really enviable.
Such mild environmental conditions have created more than 500 kinds of cacti to settle in the Mexican highlands, accounting for almost 50% of the world's cactus species. They regarded the cactus as the national flower of their country, and even used the cactus motif on the national flag.
However, the coastal areas of Mexico are affected by tropical cyclone transit in the eastern Pacific and North Atlantic, and the rain is abundant and not very dry. In particular, the narrow plains along the Gulf of Mexico in the east and the famous Yucatan Peninsula have a tropical rainforest climate.
Succulents of the family Fugui, Agave, Sedum and other families also competed to choose the Mexican plateau, because it was too suitable for them to grow wantonly, not only the birthplace of these plants but also their blessed land.
The huge temperature difference between day and night, abundant light conditions, and sufficient precipitation meet the growth needs of most plants, all in the middle of the succulents, which is too much to their hearts.
The Colora Plateau, the famous origin of the Gilva Lotus, all the way north is the origin of the Fairy Cup - California.
Rich in mineral resources
In addition to the pleasant climate, the Mexican plateau is also very rich in mineral resources, the territory has a lot of volcanoes, such as the famous Popocatepe, Parikotine volcano, Colima volcano, etc., forming a very unique volcanic landform. The volcanic rock formed after the eruption and the abundant diatomaceous earth ore have created a rich soil resource in the Mexican plateau.
Volcanic rocks and abundant diatomaceous earth ores provide enough nutrients for succulents to support their growth and development, and it is said that growing succulents requires more particles, which is not unrelated to its native environment. This pure natural soil environment makes the respective soils unattainable.
The succulents that survive in the crevices of the rocks are too much joy.
epilogue
If you have the opportunity to travel to Mexico, these beautiful and charming succulents are just a good look, which can only be viewed from a distance, not blasphemed. Picking at random will will lure the police in.
Previously, the news also reported the scandal that 3 Asian men were arrested for stealing and picking succulents in Mexico, which was a shame to be thrown to the South American continent.
Wild vegetation is a gift from nature, and humans should take responsibility for protecting them, not destroying them.