How Should Beginners Choose Succulents? These Beginner-Level Succulents Are Worth a Try
After succulents were introduced from abroad, they became deeply loved by everyone thanks to their cute and endearing appearance. Once you fall into the succulent rabbit hole, there is no turning back. Everyone probably knows that succulents have fairly strong vitality and do not need frequent watering, because their leaves, roots and stems can all store some water. Below are several easy-care succulents that are especially suitable for beginners.
Black Pearl
Black Pearl is suited to growing in cool, dry and well-ventilated places, and in summer it must have the best possible ventilation. It is fairly drought-tolerant and likes plenty of light, otherwise the leaves will get no light and turn grayish-green, but in summer it needs a little shade. Black Pearl's plant shape is fairly compact, and its leaves are pinkish-purple; in environments with a large temperature difference, the leaves become even more brilliant in color, giving it high ornamental value.
Star Prince
Star Prince is suited to growing in a warm, dry and well-ventilated environment. It dislikes muggy heat and is averse to waterlogging, and it likes plenty of light but is also slightly tolerant of partial shade. Star Prince's appearance is very similar to that of the String of Buttons (Crassula perforata), but its leaves are larger than those of the String of Buttons. Its leaves are tightly arranged from the bottom upward, and its leaves gradually become smaller toward the top, giving people a refreshing, eye-catching feeling.
Haworthia fasciata
Haworthia fasciata has strong adaptability and is suited to growing in a warm, dry environment. It is fairly drought-tolerant and likes plenty of light, but in summer it needs a little shading, otherwise the leaves are prone to sunburn. Haworthia fasciata's plant shape is small and compact, and its leaves are fairly thick and fleshy, with white spots inlaid on the leaves, making it very small and cute.
Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly'
Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly' has fairly robust habits and is suited to growing in a warm, dry environment. It is drought-tolerant and can go a long time without watering, and it likes plenty of light but is also slightly shade-tolerant; however, if there is not enough light, Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly' will become loose and sprawling. Echeveria 'Jade Butterfly' has a compact, lotus-shaped plant form, thick and fleshy leaves, and bright, glossy leaf color, giving it high ornamental value.