Easy-to-grow succulents: Top 5 perfect options for plant enthusiasts

In recent years, succulents have gained significant popularity. Due to their exquisite beauty and resilience, they are an excellent choice for both experienced and novice plant enthusiasts. UaPortal has provided information on 5 beautiful succulent options that are perfect for starting a collection.

Morgan's Stonecrop

Unlike other cacti, it lacks sharp spines. Instead, it features flat, fleshy, segmented stems that can grow up to one meter in length. Its trailing growth habit often causes the stems to elegantly drape over the edges of containers, earning it the nickname "Crab Claw Cactus."

This variety prefers slightly more moisture than its spiky counterparts, so water it when the top inch of soil is dry. Place the plant in a well-lit spot near a window, and it will produce stunning pink blooms during the winter months.

Echeveria

Echeveria is the common name for two closely related succulent plants with subtle visual differences. Echeveria elegans forms flat, flower-like rosettes with rounded edges and produces bell-shaped flowers annually.

On the other hand, the Roofing Plant also forms rosettes, but its leaves are flatter and more pointed. These succulents come in a variety of charming color variations, making them a great addition to any collection.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is recognized for its long, slender leaves that grow on a short stem. It produces inflorescences, clusters of leaves that can eventually fill an entire container. Although this plant is renowned for its healing properties, thanks to its sap that has been used for centuries to treat wounds and burns, it's important to handle it carefully due to the sharp "teeth" along the leaf margins.

Euphorbia Trigona

Despite its appearance, the Triangular Euphorbia (Euphorbia Trigona) is not actually a tree. As a houseplant, it typically reaches heights of up to one meter, displaying vertically branched stems adorned with short, sharp spines. The green stems feature small leaves with a reddish tint at the tips. Similar to the poinsettia, it produces a milky, sticky sap that can irritate the skin if not washed off.

Felt Kalanchoe

Among the many Kalanchoe species, this one stands out for its distinctive appearance. Native to Madagascar, the Panda Plant boasts fuzzy gray-green leaves covered with soft silver hairs and adorned with brown or rusty spots at the tips.

While they can grow up to half a meter tall indoors, their growth rate is slow. Place the plant in a well-lit location near a window and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Be careful not to wet the leaves when watering, as this can lead to rot.

Earlier, UaPortal shared information on how to grow an indoor Pilea.

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