With unique rosettes ranging in colors from icy blue to dusty plum, echeveria succulents are easy-care, frost-tender perennials that thrive in lean soil and arid conditions, making them an excellent choice for containers, xeriscape gardens, and as houseplants. Learn about 27 of the best echeveria varieties in this guide.
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Panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a succulent species for Zones 11 and 12 that also makes an exceptional houseplant. It has fuzzy foliage edged in brown, for a rich two-tone look. A striking addition to succulent collections, it also makes an eye-catching standalone specimen. Learn how to grow your own in this guide.
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'Gollum' jade is a cultivar of Crassula ovata with tubular leaves that flare into suction-cup-like tips, often tinged with red. Also known as finger jade, Shrek’s ears, and E.T. fingers, it’s compact, slow-growing, and ideal for growing indoors. Learn how to grow and care for 'Gollum' in this guide. Read more now.
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If you grow Christmas cactus, the time may come when it needs repotting, and that means you’ll need an appropriate potting mix. There are many products available for cacti, but the ingredients vary. Learn what essential elements are required for healthy growth, and how to make your own perfect potting mix. Read more now.
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Epiphyllums are forest cacti that exhibit a dazzling assortment of flower colors and shapes, on both compact plants and prodigious growers. With their luxuriant foliage and extravagant blooms, species plants and hybrids are delights to discover. Learn about 23 of the most fabulous types of epiphyllums to grow at home.
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Ultra drought-tolerant, living stones are intriguing succulents. These fleshy plants mimic rocks to survive and thrive in tough locations. However, their surprising resilience in nature means they have special needs when grown as houseplants. Learn all about lithops and how to care for them in this guide. Read more now.
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When yuccas are grown in a cold climate, it may be tough for these plants to make it through the winter unscathed. In this guide to caring for winter-injured yucca plants, you’ll learn how to help a frost-damaged specimen the right way as well as how to prevent cold injury and frost damage in the future. Read more now.
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Fishbone cactus (Disocactus anguliger) brings sculptural flair to indoor spaces with its zigzagging stems and fragrant night-blooming flowers. A favorite for hanging baskets, this epiphytic cactus thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. Learn how to grow ric rac aka zig zag cactus in this guide. Read more.
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For texturally-rich vertical interest among your succulent houseplants, consider introducing old man cactus. Covered in cascading hairlike white spines, this column-shaped desert species matures slowly. It requires a bright location, little moisture, and occasional maintenance. Learn how to grow old man cactus now.
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Haworthias are succulents suited for outdoor growing in Zones 9 to 11 or as houseplants elsewhere. Most form rosettes featuring distinctive bumps, bristles, ridges, or stripes. Some species have translucent "windows" that enhance photosynthesis. Discover how to grow these favorites indoors in this guide. Read more now.
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Cacti and succulents that trail over a planter’s edge create a beautiful vision of floral bounty. But not all of these plants have the same care needs – and each of them has a different visual appeal. Keep reading to discover 35 of the best hanging and trailing cacti and succulents and choose your favorites!
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Christmas Carol aloe has green leaves with red accents and is shaped like a star. This easygoing succulent is suitable for growing outdoors in Zones 9 to 11 and as a houseplant. Use the leaves to soothe minor burns or let it shine as part of your festive holiday decor. Learn how to grow Christmas Carol aloe in this guide.
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With its bright and colorful blossoms, Christmas cactus is a gorgeous houseplant to brighten your decor during the holidays. To make sure this succulent produces vivid flowers year after year it will need the right conditions. Learn more about growing and caring for Christmas cactus in this guide. Read more now.
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The baseball plant (Euphorbia obesa) is a water-wise, South African succulent with a rounded form and stitch-like ridges. It is well-suited to outdoor rock gardens or xeriscapes in Zones 9 to 12 and performs reliably as a houseplant. Learn how to grow and care for baseball euphorbia in this guide. Read more now.
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Echeveria ‘Topsy Turvy’ is a striking, sculptural succulent with curled, silver-blue leaves that form a tight rosette. It thrives in bright light and well-draining soil with minimal care, making it a good choice for containers indoors or outside in warm climates. Learn how to grow Topsy Turvy in this guide. Read more now.
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October daphne, also known as Japanese stonecrop, is a pretty succulent with pink flowers and green foliage that turns rosy in autumn. Excellent for use as a ground cover or as a star in a rock garden, this fall bloomer is an attractive perennial that’s easy to care for. Learn how to grow October daphne in this guide.
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Ghost plants, aka mother of pearl, have pale, silvery rosettes on cascading stems that bloom with delicate star-shaped flowers. Originally from Mexico, these succulents handle heat and drought well, making them suitable for outdoor gardens in Zones 8 to 11 or as houseplants. Learn how to grow ghost plants in this guide.
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Beaked aka big bend yucca is the water-wise gardener's dream. This species thrives in the hot, dry conditions common to its native Texas and Mexico. Growing up to 15 feet high with sword-like blue-green leaves, beaked yucca produces a profusion of creamy white flowers in spring. Learn how to grow Yucca rostrata in this guide.
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Claret cup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) is suited to Zones 5 to 10, where it thrives in full to partial sun with sandy, well-drained soil. Prized for its funnel-like scarlet flowers, it is an easy-care, water-wise addition to xeriscapes and patio pots. Learn how to grow claret cup cactus in this guide. Read more.
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