These flowering succulents will fill your home and garden with colorful petals.
Most of thesesucculents are easy to growwith bright light, warm temperatures, andvery little water.
Even better, some cansurvive outdoors in freezing temperaturesif the roots stay on the dry side through winter.
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The intense purple-pink flowers make it a worthy addition to a full sun garden.
Stapelia
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Stapeliaplants (Stapeliaspp.)
have some of the most unique flowers of all succulents.
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Stapelia flowers are undeniably incredible, but there is a catch.
Some (not all) stapelia produce foul-smelling flowers to attract flies for pollination.
Place the funky-smelling varieties outdoors while they are blooming if the odor is too unpleasant in your home.
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Christmas Cactus
Christmas cactus(Schlumbergeraspp.)
and its relatives, the Easter and Thanksgiving cactus, are classicflowering houseplantsthatbloom each yeararound their namesake holiday.
Unlike many succulents, they do not grow in full sun conditions, making them perfect houseplants.
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They come in various colors, including pink, white, red, orange, and gold.
Prickly Pear
Prickly pear cactus(Opuntiaspp.)
comes in an astounding range of sizes from 1-15 feet tall, and can be found throughout the Americas.
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The large flowers are pink, yellow, or orange.
The flower pops right out of the split in the plant, adding to its charm.
Hoya
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Hoya(Hoyaspp.)
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is a vining succulent plant that grows best in warm locations with indirect sunlight.
It can be moved outdoors in summer to a bright, shady space.
The waxy flowers are often shades of white, pink, and red.
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Hoya grows best when it is slightly root-bound in the pot.
Months later, you will be rewarded with red, orange, white, yellow, or pink flowers.
Kalanchoe is a popular late-winter/early-spring blooming houseplant.
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It’s easy to grow indoors as a houseplant.
Crown of thorns plants produce latex sap that can irritate your skin.
Wear gloves when handling this plant, especially if it leaks white sap.
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Orchid Cactus
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Orchid cacti (Epiphyllumspp.)
grow best in hanging baskets in filtered sunlight, simulating their natural habitat of growing in trees.
Thisplant will need to be moved indoors in cool climatesthat dip below 50F.
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During warm weather, the baskets can be hung from trees.
Spritz the plant daily with water, but keep the soil dry, or the roots will rot.
The flowers can be massive, up to 12 inches wide.
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They are often white but can be found in orange, yellow, and pink.
It does come from desert regions in Africa and Asia, though.
In summer, flowers appear in shades of pink, white, and red.
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All parts of the desert rose are toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
The sap can cause skin irritation.
Agave
Most agave cacti (Agavespp.)
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flower only once and then die.
Thankfully, they live long lives, usually taking between 8 and 80 years to bloom.
Stonecrop
Stonecrop, also calledsedum(Sedumspp.
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), is available in many different sizes and leaf colors.
It is a popular plant and is easy to grow in a dry, full-sun garden.
Many are grown as houseplants.
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Torch aloe can form large clumps with 1-2 foot tall flower spikes dressed in coral-red flowers at the tips.
There’s a variegated selection known asAloe arborescens’Variegata', which showcases beautiful green and cream striped leaves.
It forms a clump up to 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide.
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Bulbine grows best in dry, sunny conditions but can tolerate light shade and moderate moisture.
Be aware that extra shade and water may cause it to bloom less than expected.
Yucca
Several types of hardyyucca(Yuccaspp.)
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are perennial garden stalwarts, especially in dry gardens.
The white flowers can last for weeks.
Once the flowers fade, remove the stalk and enjoy the foliage until it blooms again.
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Cholla
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Some cholla cacti (Cylindropuntiaspp.)
are hardy to at least -20F and can grow up to 10 feet tall.
The flowers range from greenish-yellow to pink and can last for months throughout summer.
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Chollaneeds well-drained soiland should be kept dry through winter in cold climates.
This plant makes an exciting statement in the garden when given the room to grow to maturity.
Dragon Fruit
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Dragon fruit(Selenicereusspp.
), sometimes called pitaya, ispopular in produce aisles nationwide.
The massiveflowers bloom at night, and each flower lasts only one evening, fading by mid-morning.
It is worth staying up late to see it flower in person.
Ox Tongue
The robust, fleshy leaves of ox tongue plant (Gasteriaspp.)
are enough reason to grow this plant.
It also produces tall flower spikes dangling with orange-pink and yellow-green flowers in early spring.
It will grow well in a terracotta pot indoors in a spot with bright light.
