Our Favorite Succulents

By Southern Living

We love succulent plants. They’re fun, easy to maintain, and incredibly versatile. From office cubicles to sprawling Southern porches, succulents can bring fresh greenery into any environment. Known for their thick and fleshy leaves, succulents tend to thrive in dry climates without lots of humidity. In the South, this means that most types of succulents can grow easily inside. While, like all plans, succulents do need a little tender loving care (proper watering helps ensure growth and flowering), we love succulent plants because they’re low maintenance. From broad-leaved to spiky to rosette shaped, there’s an endless array of succulent forms available. From well-known species, like gangly Aloe Vera, to more obscure succulent types, like the compact Sedum Spathulifolium, succulent plants can add easy attitude to your indoor container garden. Mix and match different types for an eclectic arrangement of various succulent types, or pick your favorite one and showcase it in a pretty succulent container.

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Sedum Spathulifolium

For a small, winter-hardy succulent with light yellow flowers in summer try Sedum Spathulifolium.

 

 

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Kalanchoe Thrysiflora 'Flapjacks'

The paddle-shaped leaves of the Kalanchoe Thrysiflora 'Flapjacks' succulent variety turn red in full sun.

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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera grows up to two feet tall and boasts beautiful spikes of yellow flowers in spring and summer.

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Sempervivum Arachnoideum 'Hen and Chicks'

For a winter hardy succulent variety, try the Sempervivum Arachnoideum 'Hen and Chicks'.

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Echeveria 'Silver Onion'

The Echeveria 'Silver Onion' succulent variety forms cabbage-like clusters of silvery leaves.

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Sedum Makinoo 'Limelight'

The Secum Makinoo 'Limelight' succulent needsa slightly shady spot to flourish.

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Sedum Rupestre 'Blue Spruce'

For summer color with little care, the Sedum Rupestre 'Blue Spruce' succulent variety is what you're after.

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Kalanchoe Pumila 'Silver Gray'

For a low-care indoor plant, try the Kalanchoe Pumila 'Silver Gray'

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