What are the common succulent varieties? Recommended new varieties

Succulent plants often have a rather fleshy appearance, with thick flesh that contains a large amount of water, making them easy to manage and cultivate. There are especially many types and varieties of succulent plants, with all kinds of shapes. Cultivating succulents has also become an urgent source. Although there are quite a lot of succulent varieties, the common ones are actually not many, and are often just a small number of varieties.

1. Sedum

Sedum is a very common succulent plant, generally including green sedum and red sedum, among which there are many kinds. It is a perennial plant, relatively drought-tolerant, and also relatively tolerant of high temperatures and cold. It is suitable for planting in areas with four distinct seasons, and also suitable for planting in warm areas. Its cuttings take root extremely easily; generally even a single leaf can survive. It does not need much fertilizer and does not need too much watering.

2. Echeveria

Its shape is like a lotus flower, with loosely growing leaves, generally green in color with a grayish-white coating. It is a biennial plant, and its leaves are relatively smooth. It is most widely distributed in southern regions, and is also distributed in the Tibet region. It comes in diverse colors, mostly green, with other colors at the tips. It needs sufficient light and a small amount of fertilizer. It is relatively easy to manage, but disease prevention is necessary.

3. Ball cactus

The ball cactus is a kind of cactus, but its shape is different, making it more convenient to make into a small potted plant and place indoors. On tables, and other places. Although the ball cactus does not absorb radiation, it can adsorb dust. It purifies the air. It is a perennial plant. It is very easy to manage; basically it can go without watering. Approximately, when the soil looks very dry, water it a little.

4. Christmas cactus 

The Christmas cactus is a succulent plant in the cactus family, and can be grafted onto other plants of the same kind. It is a common plant in parks and other places. Its stems and leaves have bristles, or it may be other plants. After grafting, the Christmas cactus can grow taller and larger. The Christmas cactus also blooms quite beautifully. Generally, do not give too much fertilizer and water, or it will die.

5. Pachyphytum oviferum

Judging by the name, it seems relatively unfamiliar, but in fact, it is a thick-leaved variety in the Crassulaceae family. Its leaves are especially thick and fleshy, containing especially much water. It is a perennial succulent. It looks relatively attractive, and its leaves are relatively round and smooth. In terms of management, it needs sufficient sunlight and little watering, and is afraid of moisture and high temperatures.

There are many kinds of succulent plants, and the common ones are roughly the several major varieties above, many of which are smaller classifications within them. Some distinctive varieties are deeply loved by people. The easiest ones to keep alive tend to become the most common varieties.