10+ Types of Succulents to Grow (With Pictures)

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I hope you are doing wonders in your gardening field. Succulents are one of the plants that come in a wide range of more than 10,000 types. Succulents are low-maintenance varieties that can be easily grown in your backyard. 

Succulent will grow well in potting mix as a houseplant. So, what are you waiting for? Do you know about the best types of succulents to grow in your garden? If not, then I am here with amazing succulents like Jade plants, Panda plants, Coral plants, Ant plants, etc that you can easily grow in your home garden. 

Succulents will last long with their amazing effect in your garden area. They will add amazing structure and vibrancy too in your garden area. You can add the succulents as the border plants in your home or office. So, let’s get started to know about the best types of succulents to grow in your garden. 

10+ Types of Succulents to Grow

Below are the various types of succulents to grow in your home garden. They are as follows: 

1. Jade plant
2. Crown of thorns
3. Ant plant
4. Agave 
5. Bunny succulent
6. Panda succulent 
7. Coral plant
8. String of pearls
9. Roseum plant
10. Snake plant 

Let’s move forward to throw light on all the segments so that you can choose to grow the best succulent for your area. They are as follows: 

Jade plant 

• The Jade plant is a succulent that is a substantial plant for various gardeners. Guys, trust me, it would be the succulent for your area.
• The main reason behind its loving effect is that it is not difficult to maintain the plant’s growth. 
• You can place the plant outside in your backyard when there is a sunny atmosphere outside. 
• It will be set as the best plant because of its miniature tree vibes that will add magic to the indoor garden. 

Crown of thorns

• The crown of thorns is considered an amazing houseplant that will grow well in room temperature climatic conditions. 
• This succulent will cherish you with its results if you provide it with 4 hours of sunlight in a day, so choose a window likewise. 
• Water the plant only if the top inches of the soil are dry completely so that the soil does not become waterlogged. 
• This plant will amaze you with its amazing blooms in the plant. So, be cautious to maintain the growth of your plant. 

Ant plant 

• Ant plants are one of the types of succulents that tend to produce thin and loose leaves in the plant. 
• It will not store that much water in its leaves, so it requires your attention to grow well. This variety will grow about 1 to 3 feet long. 
• Feed water to the plant when the top 2 inches of the soil becomes dry. Also, provide the plant with full sunlight to grow well. 
• The leaves of this plant will droop downwards, which is why various gardeners tend to grow them in the hanging baskets. 

Agave

• You might have seen that I have told you about his plant in my earlier articles, as growing agave as a succulent is the best thing you can do in your gardening field. 
• Though some people recommend growing it as an outdoor plant, they too do wonders when grown as an indoor plant. 
• They require heat from this growth and humid environment to thrive well and that can be easily received inside. 
• You can grow various species of it as it comes in various shapes and sizes but on average, it grows large about 5 feet high as a houseplant. 

Bunny succulent 

• Bunny succulent is another type of succulent that grows about 1 to 6 inches tall and requires full sunlight to partial sunlight to grow healthy. 
• This plant requires water when the top inches of the soil becomes dry in the summer, then it needs to be watered. 
• Also, at the time of winter, when the soil becomes fully dry, you have to water the plant. 
• Last, but not least, it can grow easily in frost, and drought and will grow year after year in your home garden. 

Panda plant

• Panda plants also known as Kalanchoe tomentose will produce amazing foliage in the plant that attracts everyone. 
• Also, it will produce green-colored leaves in leaves with round edges. 
• It is considered as the favorite succulent of the gardeners. It will be easily propagated with the stem cuttings.  
• It is even pet pet-friendly plant that will be adored by everyone. So what are you waiting for? You should grow this variety and cherish your garden area. 

Coral plant

• You might have heard of the coral plant before, it is a perennial that will grow fast in your home garden if you provide it with full sunlight to partial shade.
• It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little attention. It is scientifically known as Neohenricia.
• Provide them with water and the top layer of the soil becomes dry.
• Though it will not draw your attention towards them but will produce amazing green colored leaves in the plant. 

String of pearls  

• This plant can be a great choice if you are looking for hanging basket plants for the sun.
• This plant can be grown easily. You can plant them both inside the house or outside the house, it’s your call. 
• It develops pea-shaped leaves and spreads all over the edges. It is another type of succulent to grow in your home garden. 
• They can grow more by 12-15” every year. You can propagate them through cuttings. 

Roseum plant

• It is another type of succulent that will grow in your home garden as they’re not demanding as compared to other succulents.
• It will grow about 4 to 6 inches long and it will amaze you with its benefits if you plant it in the container.
• It will grow best in the full sunlight to partial shade. So if you’re growing them indoors, then you can place them near the windowsill. 
• It will develop light pink colored star-shaped blooms in the plant that will be amazing for your home decoration, too.

Snake plant

• The snake plant is one of the popular houseplants that will thrive well in low sunlight. 
• So, adding them to your garden area will be great as it will only receive natural low sunlight. 
• Water them very little as overwater will harm the plant’s growth. As a beginner, adding the plant to your indoor collection would be great. 
• Keep the plant fuller by feeding it with its basic requirements like low sunlight, good level of humidity, etc. 

Wrapping up the Context

In this guide, you come to know that Succulents are one of the plants that come in a wide range of more than 10,000 types. Succulents are low-maintenance varieties that can be easily grown in your backyard. 

Succulents will last long with their amazing effect in your garden area. They will add amazing structure and vibrancy too in your garden area. You can add the succulents as the border plants in your home or office. So, I hope you are clear with the guide.

Thanks for reading! Happy Gardening! 

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