Succulents are wonderful plants to put in your home or in the garden. They’re a distinct type of plant, distinguished by their large, bulky leaves, as well as their meaty flowers. The reason these plants sport such fleshy appearances is that they can hold a large amount of water since they’re usually found in dry and dry climates.
It is believed that the Latin phrase “succus” roughly means “juice,” quite fitting for plants that must endure harsh environments.
In general, this means that succulents are easy to take care of because they really do not require a lot of water and they’re very durable. However, some are easier to take care of than others. What are the top succulents, and how can you maintain them? Let’s look at four stunning and easy-to-care-for succulents.
The Best Succulents
Aeonium
Aeoniums are among the most sought-after succulents, and this is because of their unique appearance. They are characterized by huge and fleshy rosettes and one of their most sought-after species is an aeonium with a black color that is nearly entirely black. Another popular one is the kiwi Aeonium which has chartreuse leaves and a red hue. Aeoniums can reach 3 feet tall and are great for garden spaces. The following is a great Kiwi aeonium that beginners can take a look at.
Health Facts
Aeoniums should be planted in soil that isn’t too porous, like a mix of 40/60 of normal planter soil and succulents. They thrive in areas with plenty of moisture because they’re native to coastal regions. The soil we have described in this article is ideal for holding large amounts of moisture.
They don’t require much soil and have shallow roots, which makes them ideal for tiny pots and containers.
Water your aeoniums only when the soil’s top layer is dry, at the top about an inch. They require greater amounts of water than the other succulents, however regular watering every week will suffice. They are in dormancy during the summer months, and at that, they’ll require only periodic watering.
If you keep them inside, place Aeoniums in the sunniest location that is possible. If they are kept outside, place them in shade.
Be aware that aeoniums don’t like cold temperatures If it is close to freezing the plants must be kept inside.
Crassula
Another succulent with a lot of popularity is Crassula. These succulents, often referred to by the name jade plant, are characterized by extremely thick, round, with dark-green leaves. This is a variety of succulents that blooms with stunning pink flowers. If given proper conditions and proper care it can grow to up to 6 feet tall it resembles an ordinary tree with big paddle-shaped leaves. This is a fantastic plant to grow crassula for beginners.
Health Facts
Crassula plants do not require lots of water. They thrive in extremely fluid soils that have excellent drainage. They can also thrive in rocky or sandy soil.
While crassula might require slightly bigger containers than aeoniums, when you wish to grow to their maximum size, they are excellent container plants.
Crassula requires only a small amount of moisture and water. It is recommended to water them each two weeks will be enough and also when the top 2-3 inches of soil are very dry. It is recommended to water them once every four to six weeks during the summer months since they begin to go dormant in the summer months.
Crassula is a plant that prefers extremely sunny areas, but it is also able to tolerate some shade well.
Aloe
Aloe is, indeed, an edible plant, and is among the more sought-after succulents, not just due to its spiny and fleshy appearance as well as the fact that it can be used to treat various treatments for skin, and it can even be consumed.
The most popular type that we have discussed earlier, is known as aloe vera. It is characterized by dense leaves that grow to a point, of sharp, pointed spines. The plants can reach about 2 feet tall and have yellow flowers in the summer months. This is an excellent Aloe Vera plant that comes with its own pot.
Health Facts
Aloe Vera has a very particular taste when it comes to water. It requires a well-draining succulents soil, not a regular mixing of potting soil. If the roots remain wet for a long time, they’ll rot. Root rot that is caused by inadequate drainage is among the most frequent cause of death.
When you plant, make sure to choose a pot that is porous and will allow adequate drainage. The plants won’t get too big, so a smaller pot is enough.
Aloe vera is best fed about every three weeks. It is recommended to give them lots of water that makes appear like they’re nearly swimming, yet only for a few weeks. The two to three inches of soil must be completely dry before each watering. You should water them less in the winter months.
This plant thrives when it is grown in artificial lighting indoors, or in light that is bright but indirect outside. This plant is not a fan of direct and intense sunlight.
Graptopetalum
The thing that makes this particular succulent intriguing is that it’s among the few perennial succulents. Many others can be classified as evergreen meaning that they don’t shed their leaves in winter months, but the Graptopetalum will shed its leaves. It’s not without risk. chaotic, yet the amazing design of this plant is worth it.
Graptopetalum is characterized by its big and thick leaves which eventually come to an end and create large rosettes. They appear whitish-pink when in light, but they can appear gray in shade. To match the rosettes in the springtime it is common to see white flowering stars with red accents flowering. In this case, we have a tiny grapptopetalum to start with that comes in the size of a 4.5 in. pot.
Health Facts
A mix of good succulents and mixing is recommended to plant. It is important that these plants have decent drainage, however, the soil must hold a little water.
Graptopetalum is pretty standard in terms of succulents’ watering needs. They need to be watered regularly for 1 to 2 weeks, based on the weather. The soil should be allowed to completely dry between irrigations. The upper 2 inches of soil will be dry before you next time around.
Graptopetalum is a fan of a lot of sunshine and thrives when it is planted under the direct sun. Partially shaded plants will work also, however generally it is the case that the more sun the more sunlight you get.
Remember that Graptopetalum is not cold-hardy and is not able to withstand temperatures below 6 degrees Celsius or 20 degrees FahrenheitThey must be stored indoors during winter.
Last Thoughts
Obviously, there are hundreds of other succulents are available. But, the ones we’ve talked about are all easy to maintain and are also beautiful. Succulents are among the toughest plants around.
They’re much less difficult to maintain than they can be killed which is why many gardeners and enthusiasts appreciate their plants. When they’re planted in the correct conditions and in the right place they don’t require any attention at all.