Types of Succulents

If your lawn and garden need something dainty, lovely to look at, and easy to grow, look no further than Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks. This succulent will fill your yard with green and luscious stems in no time at all. How to Identify Narrow-Leaf Chalksticks This succulent can be a little tricky to identify simply because it …

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Since its common name doesn’t really hint at elegance or beauty, it may come as a surprise that this type of succulent is actually very dainty and lovely to look at. It is another great option for gardeners who don’t have a lot of time to spend babying a fussy plant. Pig’s Ear is also …

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Fishbone Cactus is not your average cactus. This is a jungle cactus related to orchids and it loves humidity. While it may be slightly different from other cacti and succulents, it is actually a very easy-going plant that beginner gardeners will love practicing their gardening skills on. How to Identify Fishbone Cactus Identifying a Fishbone …

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Echeveria is a type of succulent that is very popular and easy to grow. When it comes to beauty and uncomplicated care, Echeveria plants are not going to disappoint, and this is especially true of Lilac or Ghost Echeveria. If you want a bold-looking plant for a garden plot or a decorative container, but don’t …

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This type of succulent is a relative newcomer to the biological world; it was only in 1948 that it was officially determined that it is a distinct species. Despite its long-delayed identification, it has quickened its pace into the hearts of succulent gardeners and is now in a place of fondness and wonderment in their …

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This is a delicate evergreen trailing succulent vine that is alluring in its beauty and its uncomplicated nature. It is also known as Hearts Entangled, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Vine, and Sweetheart Vine. How to Identify String of Hearts This plant is easy to identify from its long trailing stems that grow heart-shaped leaves that …

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Moon Cactus is an adorable and colorful mutant cactus. It is a mutant cactus because it is a combination of two different types of cactus, Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus. These two types of cactus are actually being grafted together to form one new type of cactus. The top part of the cactus is Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii. In …

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This is the quintessential cactus. When you think of popular western films or the nineteenth-century Santa Fe Trail wagon trains, you probably picture this type of cactus lingering in the background. But this cactus is not just about by-gone days and nostalgic pop culture, it is also a wonderful plant to keep at home or …

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Here is another type of succulent that is hassle-free and beginner-friendly. Its dainty features combined with its prettily colored pastel leaves make this succulent a head-turner. How to Identify Moonstone Succulent This succulent is best identified by its small egg-shaped leaves that grow in loose clusters. It also features a tiny size (no more than …

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Sansevieria Varieties ‘Snake Plants’ This succulent is about as hassle-free and low-maintenance as they come, which is why they are a great choice for anyone. Beginner gardeners will love that they can learn how to garden on such a forgiving plant. Homeowners with little space and little access to sunlight will love that these plants …

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