In this paper, synthesis of salidroside was reported starting from 4 hydroxyl phenylacetic acid through benzylation, esterification, reduction and glycosidation.
If you've never grown succulents before, the ones I'm going to show you today are great ones to start with, succulent genus such as kalanchoe, aeonium, agave, aloe, echeveria, sedum, and sempervivum.