Here are nine popular succulent varieties to add to any bright window for a low-maintenance houseplant.
Light: Bright indoor light; enjoys a bit of direct sunlightWater: Weekly; this plant is native to rainy environments.Color Varieties: Light- to medium-green foliage; white to pale yellow flowers
Light: Bright light, with some morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal.Water: Water only when soil has dried out completely; reduce watering in winter.Color Varieties: Gray-green foliage; may bloom with bright red flower clusters
Light: Half-day of full sunWater: WeeklyColor Varieties: Green, speckled foliage; red or pink flowers
Light: 4 to 6 hours of bright filtered light daily; will tolerate shadier conditionsWater: Every 7 to 10 days during the summer; every 10 to 14 days in winterColor Varieties: Medium green foliage; some varieties are variegated with yellow and green
Light: Bright indirect lightWater: Water these plants whenever top inch of soil has dried out; excessive water will cause root rot.Color Varieties: Bright green rosettes of leaves
Light: Prefers as much direct sun as possibleWater: Water deeply when soil dries out completely.Color Varieties: Pale bluish-green foliage; some varieties are nearly white
Light: Prefers 4 to 6 hours of bright light dailyWater: Water when top inch of soil feels dry; water less often in winter.Color Varieties: Light bluish-green leaves with pink or reddish edges
Light: Enjoys the brightest location possible, even full sunWater: Water weekly in summer; in winter, water only when soil has dried out entirely.Color Varieties: Pale green leaves
Light: Prefers full sunWater: Water weekly during spring and summer; in winter, water monthly.Color Varieties: Pale to medium-green leaves