17 Types of Succulents That Are Unbelievably Easy to Care For

1.Haworthia

This pet-friendly option is a petite succulent with textured, spiky leaves. It thrives in bright indirect to direct light but can tolerate more medium-indirect light than other common succulents. As with most of the succulents on our list, Haworthia should be watered every two to three weeks—more often in brighter light and less often in lower light—while allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

2.Aloe

Aloe plantsprefer bright direct light but can tolerate bright indirect light—just be sure to water them every 2–3 weeks when the soil feels completely dry to the touch to keep their thick, fleshy leaves healthy.

3.Echeveria

Echeveriaplants come in an array of different shapes and colors, but they all stand out for their striking rosette appearance. (Note: Most Echeveria varieties are pet-friendly, too.) These guys do best in bright direct light but can handle bright indirect light as well. Water them every two to three weeks in direct light, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

4.Jade Plant

Jade plants, also known as Crassula if you want to be scientific, look a little bit like miniature trees, and their attractive appearance has made them a very popular decorative option. Best of all, they’ll survive a very long time so long as you keep them in bright direct light—they can tolerate bright indirect light, too—and water them every two to three weeks.

5.Snake Plant

A medium-sized succulent that’s sure to make a statement, the snake plant can grow six to twelve inches tall when given medium to bright indirect light. These particularly hardy houseplants—whose botanical name is dracaena trifasciata—are also drought-resistant and nearly impossible to kill. That said, it’s best to water them every 2–3 weeks and allow the soil to become completely dry between waterings.

6.Zz Plant

With its wide, dark green leaves, the Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or ZZ plant, is an especially attractive indoor plant. Avoid intense, direct sun and opt for medium to bright indirect light with this one. As for watering, once every two to three weeks is all it takes to keep the drought-resistant ZZ plant healthy.

7.String Of Pearls

The dainty trailing beads of this perennial succulent—also known as senecio rowleyanus—make it an eye-catching option for a hanging house plant—just be sure to place it near a window, so that it gets six to eight hours of bright, indirect light each day. (If the light is too direct, move your string of pearls a little farther away from the window to protect it from sunburn.) It’s also important not to overwater this succulent: Only give it a drink every two to three weeks when the weather is warm and mild, and once a month in the winter.

8.Hoya

The Hoya plant is a flowering vine with long tendrils, thick, waxy leaves and, when the conditions are right, clusters of fragrant blossoms. However, it’s worth noting that this exotic house plant can be a bit trickier to care for than some of the other succulents on the list. As such, you might consider starting with a leaf clipping (as pictured above) for a low-maintenance option that will be sitting pretty so long as it gets bright or indirect light, and water every two to three weeks.

9.Sempervivum

Sometimes called houseleeks or ‘hen and chicks,’ the succulents of the Sempervivum genus are distinguished by their rosette shape and brightly colored, pointy leaves. This pet-friendly plant is both cold hardy and easy to care for indoors—just provide it with bright direct to indirect light and water it every two to three weeks and you’re good to go.

10.Peperomia

This genus of tropical plants includes the ‘baby rubber plant’ (pictured above)—a low maintenance succulent with thick, juicy leaves. Bright indirect to low light and watering every one to two weeks is recommended for this pet-friendly house plant. Show it some love, and it might even return the favor with a yearly display of white flowers.

11.Kalanchoe

Known colloquially as window’s thrill, these thick-leaved tropical succulents are favored for their eye-catching, brightly colored flowers. To ensure your Kalanchoe blooms, place it in a spot that receives lots of bright, indirect light and water it generously every three weeks (and only when the soil has dried out).

12.Dracaena

A dramatic addition to any indoor space, the Dracaena is a large, tree-like succulent with woody stems and drooping, bright green leaves. This low-maintenance looker prefers low-to-bright indirect light and should be watered roughly every one to two weeks, or when the top soil is dry to the touch.

13.Gasteria

The wide, thick and sometimes textured (read, warty) leaves on dark green succulent bear a resemblance to those of the aloe plant. The gasteria plant needs lots of bright light, but not too much intense sun to thrive. Like all the succulents on our list, this one needs minimal water—simply give it a drink when the soil has dried out and it will be happy.

14.大戟属植物

Although this funky succulent looks a whole lot like a cactus, it actually belongs to an entirely different family. The euphorbia blooms easily, displaying small white or yellow flowers, and needs very little. Give this plant plenty of time in full, direct sunlight and water it only when the soil is completely dry, and it won’t give you any trouble.

15.Agave

You’re probably familiar with the popular sweetener that’s sourced from this South American succulent, but it can be enjoyed as an attractive house plant, too. Indeed, the spiky agave plant will take kindly to a container, provided you water it when the soil has completely dried and place it in a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sun.

16.Ice Plant

Often used outdoors for ground cover, the ice plant (or aizoaceae) can also be planted in a hanging basket as a trailing indoor succulent. If you spring for an ice plant, water it every two weeks and make sure to find it a spot where it gets full sun.

17.Moonstone Plant

This small to medium-sized succulent has a distinctive appearance, boasting pastel-colored leaves so plump they look like little eggs. Moonstone succulents need lots of light, so a sunny windowsill is an ideal spot for these guys. In terms of watering, the moonstone, like most succulents, is drought-resistant and sensitive to overwatering—simply hydrate them every two weeks, or when the soil is totally dry, and they’ll be satisfied.

Given the vast number of多汁的varietiesout there, and the fact that they don’t all belong to the same botanical family, it should come as no surprise that it can be quite difficult to determine what kind of succulent you have on your hands. If you’re curious, Marino suggests bringing a photo to your favorite plant shop and having an expert weigh in. Of course, you can also just type a physical description of the plant into your search bar and take a stab at it yourself. (Or use your phone to take a photo usingGoogle Lensand see what it reveals.)

“Aloe, Haworthia, Echeveria, String of’s—String of Pearls, String of Dolphins—assorted cacti, Snake Plant, ZZ Plant, Jade Plant and some Hoya varieties,” are among the most popular succulent house plants, Marino tells us.

Do indoor succulents like sun?

这个问题的答案是一个明确的肯定的。Succulents typically come from hot, sunny and arid environments, so it’s particularly important to ensure they get enough light when you bring them indoors. In fact, “all plants, aside from a few unique exceptions, require light [because] it’s an essential part of their photosynthesis process,” says Marino. As such, it’s not a question of whether or not you should give your succulent some sun, but rather what kind of sunlight it prefers (i.e., direct or indirect).

If you’re not sure what degree of light your plant requires, Marino recommends playing it safe with a spot that receives bright, indirect light. Your succulent will let you know if it’s getting too much direct sun: “If your plant is turning pale and yellowish-green, or scorched areas are visible, it could be a sign it...needs to be moved further into your space, away from the window.”