5 succulents suitable for beginners, easy to get through summer with hardly any care

In recent years, succulents have taken the potted plant world by storm. Their plump, adorably cute appearance has won the hearts of plant lovers, but with the arrival of summer, many succulents get "baked," which troubles gardeners a great deal.

Today, Hua'er will introduce 5 succulents that can get through summer with hardly any care, and even beginners can keep them alive easily. Choosing them to grow is sure to be a good choice.

1. Echeveria chihuahuaensis (Jiwalian)

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is small and delicate, with a stemless rosette of very compact leaves. The plump, lovely leaves have charming deep pink edges and offer very high ornamental value.

Echeveria chihuahuaensis is a relatively easy-care succulent and is drought-tolerant. It can grow at 5°C-30°C. In summer, when temperatures exceed 30°C, you can move it indoors to a well-ventilated environment for care, water it less, and only water when you see signs of the potting soil drying and cracking. You do not need to water it thoroughly, as long as its roots do not become too dry.

2. Pachyphytum 'Amethystinum' (Tao Meiren)

Pachyphytum 'Amethystinum' can turn pink in an environment with ample light and a large temperature difference between day and night. Its thick leaves are ovate and very mini and cute.

Pachyphytum 'Amethystinum' likes a warm, dry, sunny environment. It is drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant, with no obvious dormancy period. In summer it can take short periods of direct sunlight; too long will inhibit growth and bake the leaves. It is not tolerant of hot, humid weather, so you need to control watering. Generally, watering once about every ten days is enough.

3. Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' (Zi Zhenzhu)

Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' is known for its violet-colored leaves, arranged in a rosette spiral, and it becomes very vivid under ample light.

The leaves of Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' easily turn dark green or gray-green in summer. It likes a dry environment and cannot tolerate harsh sun exposure, with no obvious dormancy period. Moving it to a cool, bright environment also allows it to grow very well.

4. Pachyphytum oviferum (Xing Meiren)

Pachyphytum oviferum has round, plump leaves with a layer of white powder on the surface, looking very adorable and deeply loved by plant lovers. Its flowering period is in summer.

It likes a warm, dry, and sunny environment, and the soil should be loose with good drainage. In summer, you can move it to a south balcony or an east windowsill for care in scattered light. Apply a highly diluted phosphorus-potassium liquid fertilizer once every ten days to help it bloom.

5. Graptopetalum paraguayense (Baoshihua)

Graptopetalum paraguayense, also known as Yudie, is a representative of the Crassulaceae genus Echeveria. Its leaves are thick and full, with many branches and overlapping clusters, closely resembling a fleshy lotus, and it is also called "the flower that never fades," with very high ornamental value.

Graptopetalum paraguayense likes sandy soil rich in humus. During the growing season, you can bury some cooked soybeans in it. Its thick leaves contain a lot of water and are very drought-tolerant. In summer, it needs little watering, and it should be protected from harsh sun exposure. It has no obvious dormancy period and can grow very well indoors.

That is all for the introduction of these 5 succulents. If plant lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comments section below. To learn more about plant care, you can follow Huajianke!