These succulents will be perfect for your flower garden without costing too much, so they’re worth looking into!
Though succulents can be grown from seeds, it’s not as quick and easy process. You’ll have to wait anywhere between 12-18 months before your plant takes shape in its desired form of flowering plants or berries!
18 best succulents you can grow from seeds
1. Adenium
To germinate Adenium succulent plants, place your seeds in a shallow planting tray and cover them with lukewarm water for 2-4 hours. Next, you will need to make sure they do not receive direct sunlight exposure because this can cause overheating which could kill some of the seedlings!
2. Aeonium
Aeoniums are a type of plant that can be grown as houseplants. They need bright indirect light to stay healthy and bloom well, so place them in an area with plenty of windowsill or east facing lights for sun exposure about 1-3 weeks after they finish blooming.
Once germinated remove potting soil from small pots before planting seedlings directly into larger containers filled with commercial potting mix.
3. Lithops
Germination Period: 1-3 weeks. After aeoniums flower, you can collect their seeds and sow them in pots with potting mix for planting out later on the bed where they will need bright indirect light to germinate successfully.
4. Sedum
Sedum are a great choice for planting in the spring and summer. They can be started from seeds, or divisions of clumps grown as stem cuttings (known as “seds”). Sedums prefer well-drained soil with lots of sun exposure; sow them 1 inch apart when growing from seedlings.
5. String of Pearls
The String of Pearls seeds are so beautiful that they literally sparkle. These little gems need warm temperatures and consistent moisture for germination, but will take a few weeks or more to sprout up!
6. Haworthia
Haworthia can be propagated by seeds in spring or fall. The germination period is 5-20 weeks, but you should maintain the soil moist until this time frame that generally takes one to two weeks for optimal results.
7. Century Plant
A few people may be surprised to find that germination for this succulent can occur within two-three weeks. The key is in providing the right conditions and keeping them well lit, so don’t give up if yours doesn’t show any signs after only one day!
8. Echeveria
Seeds of the echeveria require a period of 3-12 weeks to germinate. Fresh seeds will grow at an accelerated rate, while older ones take 18 months or more before they can be planted in pots with success.
9. Senecio
The germination period of senecio is 2-4 weeks, with seeds taking even longer. If you’re looking to grow this plant from cuttings instead the process will go much more quickly and easily as less work needs to be done on your end!
10. Red Pagoda
If you’re looking for an interesting plant to add some flair in your home, Red Pagoda succulents are a great option. With thick and pointed leaves that have shades of red on them – they can be grown from seeds easily. The average lifespan is 3-4 years to mature, but it all depends how long the plants take root!
11. Star Cacti
You can grow star cacti easily in a seed tray with seeds. Use the perfect planting mix for these types of plants, that includes perlite sand pumice and keep it moist at all times! The best way is to place them near an open window where there’s bright indirect sunlight.
12. Flapjack Paddle Plant
This plant is quite easy to grow from seeds, especially in Spring. Its germination rate increases with each passing day and can be sped up by keeping them at an ideal temperature range of 71°F-76 ° F .
13. Black Gem
The Black Gem succulent is a slow grower, so it will take some time for the seeds to germinate (about 4-8 weeks). Keep them in well-draining soil and shade as they wait!
14. California Fishhook Cactus
The perfect time to sow California Fishhook Cacti’s seed is late spring or summer. Keep your pot in a sunny spot and watch as the seeds germinate within 14-18 days!
15. Babies Toes
The seeds of this slow-growing succulent are best sown in sandy, mineral rich soil. Although it takes a long time before the plant becomes mature (2 to 6 weeks), it is worth waiting for these beauties.
16. Pillansii
Germination periods range from two weeks to four months, depending on the variety. The seed needs a loam-based well draining soil mix and should be kept moist with an optimum temperature ranging 59-68 degrees Fahrenheit.
17. Gibbaeum
The best time to sow your seeds is in the autumn, between March and April. Use a shallow seedling tray with 60% coarse river sand (a mix of sandy loam) and 40% compost for 2-4 weeks until they have sprouted up!
18. Ferro Cactus
Germination Period: 2-12 Weeks.
Fero cacti are amazing plants that can grow as high as 10 feet or taller. They require a well draining soil mix with 1/3 washed sand, 1/3 composted material and perlite for best results in the growing process; just make sure you provide ample indirect bright light during this time!