Succulents and cacti have a loyal following of admirers. They’re perfect for those who want to keep their hands clean, or just need something low maintenance!
For this reason, cacti and succulents are one of the easiest plants to take care for. Not only do they give an amazing look in your indoor space, but there’s millions varieties out on the market!
The average person has at least a few cacti and succulents in their home, but how do you know which plant is right for your space? The best way to start would be by taking an inventory of all the plants that make up this category.
Here are some tips:
Jade Plant
This plant is so tough it can exist for decades indoors. It has bright green leaves and its branches provide interest enough without flowers, but you could easily add some life by growing them in a container with pretty pink blossoms on top!
You’ll want to take care of your cactus during wintertime because exposure will cause the edges of their leaves turn red when they’re outside only getting morning sun.
You shouldn’t repot them regularly, but you should water jade plant when the top 2 inches of its soil is dry to touch. These slow-growing succulents require well draining potting mix (it’s best if you use soilless for cacti and Succulents).
Make sure you water them when the top 2 inches of soil is dry in order for it not damage these beautiful plants! Jade plant thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 10-11.
Snake Plant
With its leaves in shades of gray, green and yellow to white the snake plant is a great low-light grower. It can range from dwarfish variety with shorter stems (growing only 1 – 2 inches tall) all the way up to plants that have long erect leaf margins like those found on striped versions of this species.
Snake Plant thrives best outdoors as USDA zones 10 through 11, but it’s not too bothered by lesser amounts of outdoor light, so will do just fine indoors where temperatures usually don’t exceed 70 degrees Fahrenheit or 23 Celsius.
Flaming Katy
The Flaming Katy is a beautiful and colorful flower that’s hardy in zones 10 through 12. The large succulent green leaves are topped with clusters of single or double flowers, which can come from shades like red to cream colored petals winding down their stalks depending on the desired effect you want for your arrangement when they finally bloom!
During the warm season you can use Flaming Katy as a patio plant, but make sure it’s inside when temperatures get too high. It needs sunny spots and bright indirect light for best flowers & leaf color!
Golden Barrel
Golden Barrel is a popular houseplant, known for its ornamental value. It can grow up to 15 years and requires direct sunlight in USDA zones 8 through 11 which make it perfect as an outdoor plant too!
Water your Water Golden Barrel Plant whenever the top inch is dry to touch, and less frequently in winter. If you want a more vibrant plant then use well-draining cactus and succulent mix for repotting!
At this time, also give it an controlled release fertilizer as well so that it is able to stay healthy throughout all seasons of the year.