Farmers develop succulent farming industry in Hebei

Farmers take care of succulent plants at a greenhouse in Guxin Township of Shexian County, Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 9, 2019. Succulent plants can retain water in arid climates or soil condition, and also have the ability to survive in limited water sources. Succulent plants are easy to take care of and keep in house, in that case, this kind of plant is very popular in China. Farmers in Shexian County have developed a succulent farming industry in recent years to help boost income. [Photo: Xinhua]