Succulents Plants

Drought-tolerant plants perfect for low-maintenance gardeners.

21 guides

Aloe Vera houseplant
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Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe vera has been cultivated for 6,000 years and for good reason — it contains two medically distinct products, a clear healing gel and a potent yellow latex, that most guides never bother to distinguish. Learn to grow, harvest, and use this plant correctly.

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Burro's Tail houseplant
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Burro's Tail

Sedum morganianum

The Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum) thrives in bright, indirect light with a minimum of 200–400 foot-candles. Water it every 7–10 days during the summer and re.

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Century Plant houseplant
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Century Plant

Agave americana

The Agave americana, also known as the Century Plant, is a stunning and low-maintenance succulent that can thrive indoors with proper care. Its striking, fleshy leaves make it a beautiful addition to any room, and its ability to purify the air makes it a great choice for improving indoor air quality.

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Desert Rose houseplant
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Desert Rose

Adenium obesum

The Adenium obesum, or Desert Rose, is a stunning succulent known for its beautiful flowers and unique, swollen trunk. With proper care, it can thrive indoors, providing a touch of desert beauty to any room.

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Gasteria houseplant
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Gasteria

Gasteria bicolor

The Gasteria bicolor, also known as Gasteria, thrives in indirect light with a minimum of 200–400 foot-candles of brightness, about 3–5 feet from an east o.

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Ghost Echeveria houseplant
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Ghost Echeveria

Graptopetalum paraguayense

Graptopetalum paraguayense, also known as Ghost Echeveria, is a low-maintenance succulent perfect for indoor spaces, offering beautiful, powdery blue leaves and the ability to purify the air. Its unique appearance and ease of care make it an ideal choice for plant enthusiasts of all levels.

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Giant Chalk Dudleya houseplant
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Giant Chalk Dudleya

Dudleya brittonii

Dudleya brittonii, also known as the Giant Chalk Dudleya, is a stunning succulent that boasts beautiful, powdery blue leaves and can thrive in indoor conditions with proper care. Its ability to purify the air, as noted in the 1989 NASA Clean Air Study, makes it a great addition to any home.

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Giant Toad Cactus houseplant
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Giant Toad Cactus

Stapelia gigantea

The Stapelia gigantea, also known as the Giant Toad Cactus, is a unique and low-maintenance houseplant that can thrive in indoor conditions with proper care. Its distinctive, star-shaped flowers and ability to purify the air make it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.

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Zebra Plant houseplant
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Haworthia Fasciata

Haworthia fasciata

The Haworthia fasciata, commonly known as the Zebra Plant, is a stunning low-maintenance succulent houseplant that thrives in indirect light with 200-400 foot-c.

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Horse's Teeth houseplant
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Horse's Teeth

Haworthia truncata

Haworthia truncata, also known as Horse's Teeth, is a low-maintenance succulent that thrives in indoor conditions with minimal care, making it perfect for busy people or those new to plant parenthood. Its unique, truncated leaves add a touch of elegance to any room.

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Houseleek houseplant
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Houseleek

Sempervivum tectorum

Sempervivum, also known as Houseleek, is a low-maintenance succulent that thrives in indoor conditions with minimal care. Its unique, fleshy leaves and ability to purify the air make it a popular choice for beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts alike.

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Jelly Beans Sedum houseplant
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Jelly Beans Sedum

Sedum rubrotinctum

Sedum rubrotinctum, also known as Jelly Beans Sedum, is a low-maintenance succulent that brings a pop of color to any room with its vibrant, jelly-bean-like leaves. This plant is perfect for beginners due to its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions and its forgiving nature when it comes to watering.

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Living Stones houseplant
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Living Stones

Lithops spp.

Lithops, also known as Living Stones, are unique and fascinating succulents that can thrive in indoor conditions with proper care. They are perfect for those who want a low-maintenance, air-purifying plant that can add a touch of natural beauty to their space.

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Green plant with white variegated leaves on dark background
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Mexican Gem

Echeveria species

The Echeveria, or Mexican Gem, thrives in indirect light (200-400 foot-candles) 3-5 feet from an east or south window.

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Panda Plant houseplant
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Panda Plant

Kalanchoe tomentosa

The Kalanchoe tomentosa, also known as the Panda Plant, is a low-maintenance succulent houseplant that thrives in bright, indirect light (200-400 foot-candles) .

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Pig's Ear houseplant
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Pig's Ear

Cotyledon orbiculata

Cotyledon orbiculata, or Pig's Ear, is a low-maintenance succulent known for its striking, round leaves and ability to thrive in indoor conditions with proper care. Its benefits include air-purifying properties, as noted in a 1989 NASA Clean Air Study, which found that certain plants are effective at reducing formaldehyde in enclosed spaces.

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Short-Leaf Aloe houseplant
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Short-Leaf Aloe

Aloe brevifolia

Aloe brevifolia, or Short-Leaf Aloe, is a low-maintenance succulent known for its healing properties and ability to purify the air. It's a perfect addition to any indoor space, requiring minimal care and thriving in a variety of conditions.

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String of Buttons houseplant
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String of Buttons

Crassula perforata

Place your Crassula perforata in a spot with bright, indirect light, ideally 200-400 foot-candles, which corresponds to about 3-5 feet from an east or south win.

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String of Pearls houseplant
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String of Pearls

Senecio rowleyanus

The String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) thrives in bright, indirect light with 200-400 foot-candles, requiring watering every 7-10 days. It prefers a well-dra.

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Tree Aeonium houseplant
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Tree Aeonium

Aeonium arboreum

Aeonium arboreum, or Tree Aeonium, is a stunning succulent known for its beautiful, fleshy leaves and compact, tree-like shape. As a low-maintenance houseplant, it's perfect for those who want to bring a touch of nature indoors without the hassle of high upkeep.

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Window Haworthia houseplant
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Window Haworthia

Haworthia cooperi

Haworthia cooperi, or Window Haworthia, thrives in indirect light with 200-400 foot-candles, ideally positioned 3-5 feet from an east or south window. Water it .

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