Grow These 7 Succulents - Each One Is Gorgeous, and There's Sure to Be One for You
Are there still gardening friends who want to catch up with the succulent-growing trend? Of course there are! Then Huahua will recommend 7 beautiful and easy-to-grow little succulent babies for you! If you don't have much skill, just make up for it with good looks~ Below, Huahua will introduce these 7 succulents and their care tips~
Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly' (Yudie)
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For many people, the first pot of succulents they buy is Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly' (Yudie), because it looks so beautiful, easily grows in clusters, and before you know it, it has become a large pot, giving you a great sense of accomplishment when growing it.
Soil: Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly' (Yudie) is fairly flexible about soil and has no special requirements; it can survive in any kind of soil. A 1:1 mix of garden soil and river sand works fine.
Light: Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly' (Yudie) has a strong tendency to grow toward light. With sufficient light, the leaves will thicken and turn blue, and the number of layers will increase. With insufficient light, it will grow more loosely. Full sun is recommended, and if conditions allow, grow it outdoors. In summer, be careful to provide shade.
Watering: Generally, watering once a week is enough. When watering, do not get water on the leaves. The leaves have a powdery coating, and water will wash it off, making the leaves prone to sunburn and turning to mush.
Graptoveria 'Titubans' (White Peony)
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Graptoveria 'Titubans' (White Peony) is one of the easiest succulents to grow. Once it adapts to a new environment, even in harsh conditions, it can still live beautifully, making it the top choice for beginners to practice with.
Soil: The soil can be prepared by mixing peat soil, sandy soil, and garden soil in a 2:1:1 ratio.
Light: The reason Graptoveria 'Titubans' (White Peony) takes on such varied forms is the intensity of light. With sufficient light, the leaves are thick and the plant shape is compact; with insufficient light, it becomes less attractive.
Watering: Keep to the rule of not watering until dry, and water thoroughly when you do. During summer dormancy, you can skip watering.
Echeveria chihuahuaensis (Chihuahua)
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Echeveria chihuahuaensis, which gardening friends habitually call Chihuahua, is a very beautiful plant with a red blush at the leaf tips. Some also call it Yang Guifei.
Soil: Choose soil with good aeration and drainage, such as a 1:1 mix of peat soil and granular soil.
Light: In summer, when temperatures rise above 30°C, it is recommended to place it in a ventilated spot without direct light for care. After summer ends, gradually increase light again. At other times, full sun is fine.
Watering: In spring and autumn, when the soil is nearly dry, water thoroughly once. In the hot summer, be careful to control water; give only a small amount when watering, no need to soak through. When watering, avoid water accumulating in the center of the leaves, as it can easily cause sunburn or even rot.
Orostachys boehmeri (Chinese Dunce Cap)
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The name "Chinese Dunce Cap" simply and vividly expresses the plant's lotus-like appearance. This succulent is both easy to grow and beautiful.
Soil: Choose soil with good aeration and drainage, such as a 1:1 mix of peat soil and granular soil.
Light: During the growing season, half-day sun or full sun is fine. In summer, when temperatures exceed 30°C, partial shade can be provided.
Watering: During the spring and autumn growing season, Chinese Dunce Cap can be given plenty of water; when the soil mix is nearly dry, water thoroughly once. In summer when temperatures are too high or in winter when temperatures are too low, Chinese Dunce Cap enters dormancy, and watering should be controlled.
Graptosedum 'Bronze' (Ji Longyue)
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Graptosedum 'Bronze' (Ji Longyue) propagates quickly and is very easy to grow, making it the top choice for beginners trying leaf propagation.
Soil: Mix peat soil and river sand at 1:1; as long as it ensures looseness and aeration, that is enough.
Light: It loves light. If it lacks light, the plant will turn green and the stems will stretch out. Full sun is fine; just be careful to provide shade in summer.
Watering: Water once a week, and never overwater.
Sedum adolphi (Golden Sedum)
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Sedum adolphi (Golden Sedum) is also a type of succulent that beginners love to choose at the start. Its leaves are yellow-green and very beautiful.
Soil: Actually, the soil used for growing succulents is all much the same. Just prepare it according to the ratios mentioned above.
Light: With sufficient light, the leaves will grow more densely; otherwise, they will be more loosely arranged. Full sun is fine; in summer when temperatures are high, be careful to provide shade.
Watering: When the soil mix is nearly dry, water thoroughly once. Sedum adolphi (Golden Sedum) has thick leaves and is fairly drought-tolerant, so it is fine even if you go longer between waterings.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Beans)
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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Beans), also called corn kernels, has strong adaptability and is suitable for beginners to grow.
Soil: Any soil will do; just ensure it is loose and aerated.
Light: It loves light and has strong drought tolerance. Full sun is fine.
Watering: Water once a week, and do not let water accumulate, otherwise the roots can easily rot.
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