String of Pearls
Curio Rowleyanus
A beautiful, cascading succulent that will add that little quirk to any house.
This succulent grows fast and propagates easily, and can grow both indoor and outdoor.
Light: It just needs 6-8 hours of indirect sunlight per day in a warm & dry environment. If your place doesn’t have enough light for your String of Pearls, then consider putting them 6 - 12 inches under a fluorescent light fixture for about 12- 16 hours per day to keep them healthy.
Soil: Well-draining succulent soil mix, found at most garden stores. It has a mixture of soil and sand. Adding some perlite to the soil can be helpful.
Water: Sensitive to overwatering, so give them just enough water. Recommended amount is once every two weeks. One tip to make sure you don't overwater your plant is to check if the top half an inch of soil is dry before the next water. During winter time, cut back watering to once per month.
Zebra Plant
Haworthia Fasciata
Renowned as one of the best succulents for a beginner.
They are low maintenance and even do well in medium and low light conditions, though more indirect sunlight will bring out their more vivid color tones. They are modest in size, typically reaching 5 to 8 inches in height.
Light: Zebra plants do well even in medium and low light conditions, which is usually found in an indoor setting. But if you want to bring out its stunning red and orange pigments, display them in a spot where they can get as much natural light as possible, like a south or east-facing windowsill.
Soil: Grow best in cactus potting mix. A mixture of equal part pumice or perlite, potting soil, and sand is also an ideal alternative.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely before giving it another drink. Wetting the Zebra Plant’s leaves may cause problems such as rot In case you accidentally drop any water on their foliage, gently wipe it off right away.
Ghost Plant
Graptopetalum paraguayense
This succulent grows fast and propagates easily, and can grow both indoor and outdoor.
Light: Thrives in bright, direct sunlight as well as bright, indirect sunlight. It needs 6-8 hours of indirect sunlight per day in a warm & dry environment. It will change color depending on its light level: in direct light, the succulent appears a bit more pinkish, while in shadier areas, it’ll appear more blue-greyish.
Soil: Use well-draining soil with a bit of coarse sand to ensure it doesn’t retain too much water. We recommend using a cactus mix or a potting mix with peat and perlite for optimal drainage. Place a layer of stones and a middle layer of gravel at the bottom of your pot to improve this succulent soil aeration further.
Water: Ghost Plants don’t need water often, only when their soil is completely dry. Since these succulents are especially drought-resistant, you can wait until the leaves start to shrivel slightly before watering. After watering, wait for excess water to drain from your pot before putting your succulent away.
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Known for its leaves which contain a soothing gel used on sunburns and other skin irritations
Potted aloe looks nice on decks and patios where it also comes in handy for use on emergency burns and bites.
Light: Aloe Vera needs bright, natural light in order to thrive. Outdoors, aim for up to six hours of full sun, with a small shade reprieve in the afternoon. When grown inside, place in a window with bright, indirect sunlight.
Soil: Ensure proper drainage in a pot by using a cactus potting medium or traditional potting soil mixed with perlite and coarse sand. Aloe prefers its soil slightly acidic, hovering around 6.0, but it is highly adaptable and can also grow in neutral or alkaline soils, as well.
Water: Aloe prefers to be watered regularly, as long as the soil dries out completely in between waterings. Aloe vera goes dormant in the winter and won’t require any water at all, provided it received sufficient water during its growing season.
Watch Chain
Crassula muscosa lycopodioides
Watch chain is a succulent with delicate interlocking leaves that entirely hide the stems.
Light: Watch chain needs a lot of sunshine - either full sun or partial shade. Just don't expose it to too much direct sunlight, all at once. Gradually increases its exposure to the full morning sun and afternoon sun so that it doesn't get burned by the intense rays.
Soil: Use a specialized succulent potting mix that allows for good drainage, with a pH of 5.6- 6.5.
Water: They prefer the "soak and dry" technique. This involves giving your watch chain succulents a generous watering followed by allowing them to completely dry out before watering again.
Sedum Clavatum
Sedum clavatum
Sedum clavatum is an evergreen succulent native to Mexico. Due to its low maintenance requirements and gorgeous leaves, this low-growing, mat-forming plant is a preferred option for terrariums and rock gardens.
Light: Sedum clavatum prefers indirect, bright sunlight for 6 or more hours a day.
Soil: Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.
Water: Like most succulents, sedum is drought-tolerant and can live on very little water. So allow the soil to dry out properly when giving it hydration.