Succulents to grow at home: the 5 most beautiful you can use to decorate your home
Succulent plants are very popular for interior decoration, and with good reason: they tend to grow quite slowly, they don't require constant care like many other plants, and they come in truly amazing shapes and colors. There are also an infinite number of species and varieties for us to choose from.
There are some succulent plants that we all know of and love - such as sansevieria or aloe vera. Then there are others that are a little less well-known. We list five of these below:
Chain of Hearts - Ceropegia Woodii
This is a succulent with a delicate and romantic appearance: the plant develops many thin and flexible branches, on which fleshy leaves grow - often multi-colored - and which have an adorable heart shape (hence the common name). It also produces lovely little flowers in the summer and, after flowering, tuberous growths form near the leaves which are also very pretty see.
The ideal temperature for this plant is between 18 and 25 degrees C (but it can withstand 10-12°C for short periods in the winter). It likes bright locations, but not necessarily direct sunlight. It looks great, for example, on windowsills facing east/south-east. Like all succulents, there is no need to water it often - on the contrary: it is better to wait until all the soil has completely dried out first.
Haworthia cooperi
This is a plant that you will never get tired of looking at: Haworthia has fleshy leaves that look like transparent gems, especially when exposed to light and when they are still young. The leaves are arranged in a rosette, and the plant always maintains a very compact shape, which preserves its beauty over time.
Originally from South Africa, it is quite hardy, and grows slowly. It likes spots that guarantee it 4 or 5 hours of indirect morning sunlight. As for watering, it can be watered once every month (or more, if the environment is very dry or arid).
Donkey's tail - Sedum morganianum
Another great favorite of interior decoration, the sedum morganianum is the plant to hang up using baskets in bright spots. It has foliage made of thick "ropes" or "tails", where the fleshy leaves they are very close to each other and create a stunning effect. Extremely capable of withstanding drought, in the hot seasons it is best to water this plant once every two weeks or ten days (or when the soil dries out completely).
Like all succulent plants, over-watering can lead to water stagnation and root rot.
Orostachys spinosa
Imagine a sunflower, but in the form of a succulent plant. This is what Orostachys spinosa looks like. It is able to endure very low temperatures, so is suitable for homes where othe succulents cannot thrive.
It prefers a bright spots, but is not very tolerant of humidity. As it grows, it tends to form a compact carpet, without rising up much from the ground. Water like the other succulents listed above.
Echeveria "Black Knight"
Echeveria are amongst the most loved and widespread succulent plants in the world. The reason? There is an infinite variety of shapes and colors, and it is difficult to choose the most beautiful. However, the "Black Knight" variety is famous (and popular) for its dark, almost black leaves and - when you are really good at cultivating it - the red flowers it produces.
Native to Central America, this plant does not thrive in cold climates, preferring a temperature that never drops below 10°C and ideally, hovers around 20-23°C. It loves a spot in full sunlight. It tolerates drought conditions well and should never be over-watered.
Which of these plants would you like to have in your home?
