What are some cold-hardy and easy-to-grow succulent plant varieties?

Succulent plants are much favored by gardening enthusiasts for their “adorable” appearance, but when winter comes, many succulent plants die due to the effects of temperature, so if you want to grow succulents in winter, you must choose cold-hardy ones. So what are the cold-hardy and easy-to-grow succulent plants?

1. Orostachys boehmeri

Orostachys boehmeri originates from a harsh environment, so it has very strong vitality, and as long as the temperature does not drop below minus 8 degrees, it can safely overwinter. At the same time, there is no difficulty in cultivation, as long as the soil is kept water-retentive and breathable. In addition, Orostachys boehmeri likes to grow in places with strong light, so in winter, it should be given appropriate light. Because if there is insufficient light, the leaves will become loose and the stems will stretch out, making it look very unattractive.

2. Sempervivum tectorum

Sempervivum tectorum is also called Guanyin zuolian or Fozuolian, and it looks very much like a blooming lotus, carrying the meaning of happiness, purity, eternal union, and good fortune. As long as in winter the nighttime temperature is not lower than 5°C and the daytime temperature is above 15°C, the plant can continue to grow. In addition, in winter, you can water the plant according to the principle of “do not water if not dry, water thoroughly when watering”, and fertilize appropriately; if watering is controlled to make the plant go dormant, it can also safely overwinter at low temperatures below 0°C.

3. Sedum japonicum 'Tokyo Sun'

Sedum japonicum 'Tokyo Sun' is extremely cold-hardy, and even at minus 3 degrees it will not freeze to death. By May to June it can bloom with golden-yellow flowers, which are very beautiful. In addition, its cutting propagation ability is also relatively fast; as long as it touches the ground it roots, and almost 100% of cuttings can survive, with each plant able to propagate hundreds of plants in a year.

4. Pachyveria 'Clavifolia'

To help Pachyveria 'Clavifolia' overwinter safely, as long as in winter when the temperature is below 5°C you control watering, and below 0°C keep the pot soil dry, and try to keep it no lower than minus 3°C, it can be successfully kept alive.

5. Graptopetalum paraguayense

In winter, Graptopetalum paraguayense can tolerate low temperatures of 5°C, and some varieties can even tolerate low temperatures of 0°C. Its plant shape is very similar to that of the genus Echeveria, and its leaf shape and leaf color are quite beautiful, with a certain ornamental value. It can also be planted indoors to absorb substances such as formaldehyde and purify the air.

6. Sedum adolphi

Sedum adolphi can also be grown without problems at minus five degrees. Under sufficient light, the leaf edges will turn red. It is often selected and cultivated as a small potted plant or used as a companion material to be planted together with other plants in a pot, and placed indoors in places such as the living room, study, and windowsill, which can make people feel cheerful.

7. Sedum dasyphyllum

The suitable growth temperature for Sedum dasyphyllum is 13-23°C, and the winter temperature should not be lower than 5°C, so it is suitable for planting in the south. The plant type is very small but its growth and reproduction speed is fast, and within half a year it can form a gray-green cushion-like colony. It is very suitable for placing on sunny windowsills, balconies, and indoors as a decoration. In areas with dry climates, using it as a ground cover plant is also quite distinctive.

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