Succulents are on trend. And for good reason, plants not only supply oxygen and purify air, but they can also boost your mood, health and academics. If you’re ready to adopt your first green baby, here are eight common succulents for you to check out! All pictures are linked to origin.
Hens and Chicks
These little lovelies are an easy beginner plant, and are even well-suited for rock gardens. There are tons of various species to choose from!
Aloe
Grow your own aloe vera plant for your own aloe vera gel, which is simply the gel inside broken stalks. How Stuff Works boasts 40 ways to use aloe vera.
Jade
This pretty little mini tree is also called the friendship tree, lucky plant, or money tree. It’s often used in Chinese Feng Shui for balance between human and nature.
Moon Cactus
The Moon Cactus is also called the grafted cactus because it is made of two separate plant species that have been grafted together and grown as one plant. You can find ways to make your own grafted cactus online as well.
Tiger Jaws
The Tigers Jaw Cactus plant is aptly named after it’s spiky spines that rim it leaves. The tallest it grows is 6 inches above the soil.
Bunny Ears
These little flowering cacti are called both the Bunny Ear and Polka-Dot Cactus. They’re named Bunny Ears because the cactus pads that sprout always come in pairs!
Prickly Pear Cactus
The Prickly Pear Cactus can be found in white, green, yellow, red, or purple, and the cactus pads and fruit can be eaten when ripe or turned into candy! The pads also have been known to have healing properties for treating things like bruises and sunburns.
Agave
Agave is a plant used to make agave nectar, which is similar to honey. Agave is also used to Mexico to make drinks!
So, whether you’re looking for a moon cactus to liven up your living room, or a group of hens and chicks to fill in some lonely space in the kitchen, there is definitely a succulent that fits your home!
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