These 10 succulents are the hardest to kill, even beginners can easily keep them alive
Sedum hispanicum (Blue Carpet)
Sedum hispanicum is small in size, but once it grows out, it covers the entire surface of the pot. Each leaf is tiny and emerald green, looking very delicate. It grows fast and quickly fills the pot, and it is no trouble at all to keep.
Watering: When the room temperature drops below 3°C, stop watering.
Light: Place it in a bright spot indoors and let it get plenty of sun.
Temperature: When the temperature falls below 5°C, move it indoors and place it in a well-ventilated spot.
Coral Beads (Sedum stahlii)
Coral Beads is petite with very thin branches, which makes the leaves look even rounder. Huahua fell in love at first glance.
Watering: Just keep the soil slightly moist.
Temperature: Coral Beads is fairly tolerant of low temperatures; it is fine as long as the temperature does not drop below minus 5°C.
Light: Place it in a bright spot and the leaves will turn red, which is very endearing.
Sempervivum tectorum (Hens and Chicks)
Sempervivum tectorum looks like Guanyin's lotus throne. It needs no fussing over and will quickly produce pups, filling the pot and looking very lively.
Watering: When the potting soil turns pale and the surface feels dry to the touch, water thoroughly.
Light: Place it in a spot with plenty of light so the leaves grow thick and plump and the plant stays more compact.
Temperature: The suitable growing temperature is 20-30°C. If the nighttime temperature is above 5°C and the daytime temperature is above 15°C, it can still grow normally.
Kalanchoe daigremontiana (Mother of Thousands)
Mother of Thousands truly lives up to its name as the undying flower. Its leaf edges are covered with round teeth that look adorable. These round teeth sprout easily, and once the little plantlets grow and touch the soil, they become a new Mother of Thousands. Its reproduction speed is amazing!
Watering: Water by the principle of letting the soil dry before watering and watering thoroughly.
Temperature: The suitable growing temperature is 13 to 19°C.
Light: Just place it in a bright spot indoors. Do not put it under scorching sun; be sure to provide shade.
Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Houseleek)
The first time Huahua saw those tangled fuzzy threads, it really thought they were spider webs. Besides being beautiful, it can also absorb formaldehyde and purify the air! It truly has both beauty and substance!
Watering: Water when the potting soil is dry. Do not pour water on the leaves or the center of the rosette, to prevent the cobweb threads from falling off when they get wet. When the temperature is below 3°C, stop watering.
Temperature: The suitable growing temperature is 15-25°C. It stops growing at 5°C. Keep it in a bright spot.
Light: Place it in a bright spot.
Graptopetalum mendozae
Graptopetalum mendozae is really so easy to grow. Plant killers are welcome to give it a try. Just pick off a leaf, toss it into the soil, and with a little water it will quickly sprout new shoots and fill the pot again. It simply cannot be killed!
Watering: Water when the potting soil is dry. Too much water causes waterlogging and root rot.
Temperature: It stops growing when the temperature falls below 5°C, and it will freeze to death below 0°C.
Light: Place it in a bright spot. If kept in a dark place for a long time, the leaves will darken and the plant will become sparse.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)
The leaves of Sedum rubrotinctum are somewhat oval with rounded tips. The leaves come in both red and green. If placed in a sunny spot for a few days, they immediately become bright and dazzling, and the leaf tips even turn translucent. Absolutely beautiful!
Watering: Sedum rubrotinctum is fairly cold-tolerant. Water by the principle of letting the soil dry before watering and watering thoroughly.
Temperature: It grows well between 10°C and 28°C. Note that the room temperature must not drop below 5°C.
Light: Place it in a bright spot.
Senecio rowleyanus (String of Pearls)
String of Pearls is also called Pearl Necklace Plant. Look at those strings of beads; you could wear them on your wrist as a bracelet. Hang it up high and it trails down in a cascade like a waterfall.
Watering: The potting soil should rather stay dry than too moist. Just water when the potting soil is dry.
Temperature: The suitable growing temperature is 15-25°C. Below 5°C it will suffer cold damage.
Light: Place it in a bright spot.
Orostachys boehmeri (Chinese Dunce Cap)
The name Orostachys boehmeri sounds very elegant. Its leaves are emerald green and very pleasing to the eye, and the leaf shape is small and delicate. It reproduces quickly; just pick a leaf and toss it into the soil and it will quickly grow roots!
Watering: Water when the soil is dry.
Light: Orostachys boehmeri loves light; place it in a bright spot.
Temperature: Orostachys boehmeri is very tolerant of low temperatures; it is fine as long as the temperature does not drop below minus 28°C.
Sedum pachyphyllum (Jelly Beans)
Under sunlight, the leaves of Sedum pachyphyllum look as green as jade, and the flowers are pale pinkish-white. It is very beautiful and easy to keep, and it can be propagated in 4 ways: seeding, leaf cuttings, stem cuttings and division.
Watering: Water by the principle of letting the soil dry before watering and watering thoroughly. The potting soil should rather be a bit dry than too wet.
Temperature: The suitable growing temperature is 13-23°C. The temperature must not drop below 5°C.
Light: Sedum pachyphyllum loves light; place it in a bright spot and the leaves will grow even rounder.
These easy-to-grow succulents,
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