Succulents are plants very resistant, low maintenance and with an undeniable visual appeal. For this reason, they are a popular choice among beginning gardeners. Although aloe vera and the money plant are possibly the best known, there are many other less common varieties that are ideal for the home and can adapt to various environmental conditions.
The term «succulents» is due to the structure of its leaves, which are meaty, juicy and substantial and they can store moisture, allowing them to survive long periods of drought.
Succulents with indoor flowers in different colors
Flowering succulents are a wonder in any home, because They combine an easy-care species with extremely decorative flowers.
Next, we tell you what succulents with flowers are suitable for home or garden and what you should take into account when caring for them.
Calanchoe
When talking about flowering succulents, we instantly think of calanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana).
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Bright red flowers of this succulent transform the indoor plant into a real eye-catcher.
However, if you prefer something more subtle, you will also find other calanchoe varieties with pink, white or yellow flowers like the Kalanchoe miniata wave Kalanchoe tubiflora.
In addition, it is an interesting medicinal plant.
Echeveria
The echeveria (Echeveria agavoides) It is one of the best known succulents, because It is considered extremely robust and durable.
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In fact, Few people know that echeveria is also a flowering succulent.
The small flowers, which are usually pink to yellowish orange-red colorcan appear on flower stems of up to three centimeters between March and June.
desert rose
The desert rose (Adenium obesum) is still one of the preferred options when it comes to flowering succulents.
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Its trunk, which can often take on strange shapes, makes the plant an eye-catcher. However, this succulent only achieves its full beauty when it blooms.
The pink flowers, strikingly beautiful, They are reminiscent of wild roses. In addition to the usual simple pink flowers, the desert rose also glows in pure white, deep red or dark purple.
In mild climates, desert roses can also be outdoors.
crown of christ
The crown of Christ (Euphorbia milii) It is a popular houseplant because bracts red, pink or whites of the plant are very decorative.
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It is true that the real flower of the succulent goes somewhat unnoticed with its small yellowish flowersbut in combination with the opulent bracts, It is beautiful to look at when in bloom.
Conophytum
It is true that the Conophytum It is unusual with its rounded, gray or light green body, but Once this extraordinary succulent plant blooms, it does not go unnoticed.
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The plant’s only flower, orange-yellow, opens only at night and it has a pleasant aroma reminiscent of carnation, a unique spectacle.
Peanut Cactus
Among the flowering cacti, the peanut cactus (Chamaecereus silvestrii) It immediately takes our imagination to the desert. In fact, this succulent plant is a real miniature cactus which looks a lot like the large saguaro cactus of the American Southwest, but is small enough to keep on your desk.
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Peanut cactus blooms with attractive red star-shaped flowers and they are easy to care for.
rosary plant
The rosary plant or hanging balls (Senecio rowleyanus), whose name is due to its resemblance to a pearl necklace, is a charming succulent that cascades over the edge of its pot. It is one of the many hanging succulent plants that grow well inside the house or on a balcony or terrace, as well as a very compact mini plant that fits in any corner.
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Its foliage is beautiful and striking, but it is even more attractive when it produces its delicate and white flowers.
mother of pearl flower
There are various options for mother-of-pearl or wax flower plants (Hoya)including some with heart-shaped leaves. Two of the most beautiful are the Hoya pubicalyx and the Hoya obovata, that bloom throughout the year.
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The flowers of the Hoya nummularioides They smell very nice, but they only bloom once a year in October.
The holes they need a lot of light and they like to be comfortable in their pots.
Christmas cactus
Prized for its charming flowers that bloom during the Christmas season, the Christmas cactus or Schlumbergera x Buckleyi s is also popular for its longevityas it can live for decades.
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The flowers can be of one wide variety of colorsand even two-color.
jade plant
The Crassula ovata has a wonderful tree-like appearancebut it fits perfectly in a small container.
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It has magnificent foliage and produces small and delicate flowers if their needs for water (little, twice a month) and light (a lot during winter) are well met.
Succulents with flowers also suitable for the garden
Flowering succulents are not only an asset in the house. These five succulent plants prove that flowering succulents can be hardy and therefore also suitable for the garden:
Pampajarito
If you are looking a succulent with yellow flowers, you have come to the right place with the cultivation of pampajarito (Sedum acre).
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From June to July, the plant delights with a large number of small bright yellow flowers. This flowering succulent shows its best in a dry location in full sun and is also considered extremely hardy, which is why it is often used in rock gardens.
garden yucca
garden yucca (Yucca filamentosa) receives its name with good reason, because its resistance to different conditions allows it to adapt to most gardens.
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Starting in Junethe plant shows its flower stems, which grow up to two meters high, and in the middle of summer it produces beautiful white bell-shaped flowers.
Unfortunately, these succulents often only present their white flowers two or three years after being planted, but the wait is worth it because There is hardly a succulent that blooms more beautifully.
ice plant
ice plants (Delosperma) They are a real pleasure to the eye with their colorful flowers.
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Unfortunately, despite its name, many species are not winter hardy and, therefore, they are not suitable for the garden in places with cold winters.
If you still don’t want to do without this succulent, fortunately you can choose some varieties resistant to low temperatures such as Golden Nugget or Fire Spinnerwhich enchant with their orange-pink flowers.
Immortelle
The immortelle (Sempervivum) It is one of the classic succulents and can be found in many gardens.
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With its perennial nature and its decorative leaf rosettes, It is one of the most resistant and also most decorative plants in the garden.
But few people know that these succulents also bloom:
- The mountain immortelle (Sempervivum montanum) It is especially impressive for its striking fred lords.
- The large-flowered immortelle (Sempervivum grandiflorum) It is also very popular as a succulent with yellow or white flowers.
- The Dolomite immortelle (Sempervivum dolomiticum) It is very undemanding, but it has some exciting red flowers.
stonecrop
From June to August, stonecrop (Sedum album) It attracts all eyes with its flowers.
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The white flower Not only does it attract people’s attention: bees and butterflies are also attracted for this flowering succulent.
But this succulent is not only decorative, it is also considered Extremely robust and winter resistant.
What care do succulents need in general?
Although each species of succulent may have some special characteristics, most share a series of common needs:
- They need very little water: It is enough to water them once a month in winter, and once every two weeks in summer.
- Lots of light: They are relatives of cacti, so it suits them to receive direct light for 8 or 10 hours a day.
- Good drainage: They are plants that store water in their leaves, so it is necessary that they enjoy good drainage in the pots, as their roots rot easily if the soil is too wet.
- Cactus substrate: A sandy soil that does not retain moisture is suitable. A cactus-specific substrate may be ideal for succulents.
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