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Budget Succulent Recommendations: 8 Cheap and Beautiful Varieties

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Pachyveria 'Clavifolia' - A beauty among budget succulents, even a small mature stem only costs a few yuan, yet it is very beautiful. Its thick leaves turn very pink when given enough sun, usually showing an orange-pink color. It is very easy to grow into a mature stem, and at least 4 hours of light a day will...

Pachyveria 'Clavifolia'

A beauty among budget succulents, even a small mature stem only costs a few yuan, yet it is very beautiful. Its thick leaves turn very pink when given enough sun, usually showing an orange-pink color. It is very easy to grow into a mature stem, and at least 4 hours of light a day will bring out its beauty. Water 3 times a month, dormant in summer.


Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi'

Graptosedum 'Francesco Baldi' is a Graptopetalum succulent, and a 3-4 cm one only costs around 2 yuan. When in its colored state, the colors are very rich - pink, orange, purple, red, yellow and more are all possible. It grows quickly, so be careful not to overwater when watering, as it easily becomes leggy; watering 3 to 4 times a month is enough. It needs at least 4 hours of light a day, with an ideal temperature of 10 to 25 degrees.


Graptopetalum paraguayense

In Taiwan, China, Graptopetalum paraguayense is even an edible vegetable~ Its leaves are slightly thinner, and turn purplish-red when given plenty of sunlight. Normally it is mainly green, occasionally leaning white. Graptopetalum paraguayense is a very easy-to-grow budget succulent, and basically can be propagated by leaf cuttings all year round, with leaf cuttings easily succeeding as long as temperature and humidity are suitable. A small Graptopetalum paraguayense can be bought for 2 to 3 yuan, and in one year it can spread across a whole balcony~

Echeveria glauca

Echeveria glauca belongs to the Echeveria genus and is a small-to-medium-sized succulent that also grows quickly. Normally the leaves are grayish-green, covered with a layer of white powder. To maintain the blue color, it needs plenty of sun, and sometimes with enough light even the leaf tips can turn red. Give it at least 4 hours of sun a day, water 3 times a month, and avoid waterlogging. A small plant of about 4 cm can be bought for 3 yuan.


Ruby

A beautiful jewel plant, it needs plenty of sunlight and a cool, dry environment, and dislikes waterlogging; one about 3 cm can be bought for 4 yuan. As long as there is enough sunlight, the plant shape stays very compact and the color turns bright red; it easily colors up in autumn. Water 3 times a month, with 4 hours of light being enough, and it can tolerate temperatures as high as 30 degrees.


Red Beauty

When Red Beauty is in its colored state, it is green with red tones and very beautiful; one about 3 cm can be bought for 3 yuan. The leaves are thick, arranged in a rosette of long spoon-shaped leaves. The leaf surface has a slight white powder; when light is weak it is emerald green, and when light is sufficient it starts turning red from the leaf tips. Give it more than 4 hours of light a day, water 3 times a month, watering thoroughly only after the soil dries out.


Echeveria 'Lina Lian'

Pink Echeveria 'Lina Lian', about 4 cm, can be bought for around 4 yuan. The color is usually pink or lotus-root purple, the leaf tips have small points and are slightly curved, and the center of the leaf surface is concave. It is a large-leaved succulent, so be careful to avoid the leaves when watering. It needs at least half a day of light a day, and can accept all-day light. It has no obvious dormant period, but in summer's high temperatures it needs shade and less water.

Moon Fairy

A small single-headed Moon Fairy can be bought for 2 yuan. Normally it is green, and with enough light it shows a jelly yellow-green. The suitable growing temperature is between 15 and 28 degrees, and it tolerates short periods of high temperature, withstanding up to 35 degrees. Water 3 times a month, with at least 4 hours of light.





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