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Succulents reward restraint. These ten are the most forgiving while you learn the rhythm of "soak and dry".

  1. Jade Plant -- a woody, decades-long companion.
  2. Haworthia -- tiny, shade-tolerant windowsill plants.
  3. Aloe Vera -- useful gel and easy pups.
  4. Echeveria -- the iconic rosettes (give them sun).
  5. Snake Plant -- technically a succulent cousin, near-indestructible.
  6. Zebra Plant (Haworthiopsis) -- striped and tiny.
  7. Panda Plant (Kalanchoe) -- fuzzy, cheerful leaves.
  8. Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum) -- rosy trailing rosettes.
  9. String of Buttons (Crassula) -- coin-like stacked leaves.
  10. Donkey Tail (Sedum) -- trailing beads for a shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kills beginners' succulents?

A:

Overwatering, almost always. Let the soil go bone dry.

Q: Do they need direct sun?

A:

Most want bright light; echeveria and agave want the most.

Q: What pot?

A:

Terracotta with a drainage hole, filled with gritty mix.

Master these and you can grow anything. Build your schedule with the watering calculator and the care schedule tool.