This is a distinctive plant with thick green leaves covered with silvery hairs. With a little care, you’ll have an abundance of colorful blooms around the winter holidays.

Unlike its desert-dwelling cousins, Christmas cactus doesn’t tolerate dry soil. It rarely blooms, but if it does, you’ll love the red or pink flowers that dangle from stem ends.Ĭhristmas cactus (Schlumbergera x Buckleyi or Schlumbergera truncata)Ĭhristmas cactus isn’t a regular cactus, but a succulent native to the tropics. This is a colorful plant in shades of gray-blue or grayish-green. Although blooming isn’t common, you may see yellow flowers if the plant receives adequate sunlight.Īlso known as donkey’s tail, burro’s tail is a trailing succulent that looks great draping over the side of a container or in a hanging basket. Native to Africa, snake plant has long, pointy leaves that have earned it the moniker “mother-in-law’s plant.” This hardy succulent, available in deep green or variegated varieties, thrives in spite of neglect and tolerates low light and sporadic watering.Īn interesting, deep green plant marked with bold white stripes running horizontally across the leaves, zebra plant is perfect for small areas, reaching heights of only 13 to 15 cm. Be careful where you locate this pretty little cactus the pointy spikes are sharp. Provide plenty of sunlight and water sparingly, especially during the winter. This small, ball-shaped cactus is a slow grower, topping out at no more than 15 cm tall and wide. Fertilize aloe vera just once every year, in early spring. Keep one (or two), and use the juice in the thick leaves for minor wounds, skin irritations, and sunburn. Overwatering is the number one reason when jade gets droopy and dies.Ĭultivated for centuries for its medicinal qualities, Aloe vera is both beautiful and functional. Be sure to let the soil dry completely before each watering. With its thick trunk, shiny plump leaves, and easy growth habits, jade is one of the prettiest of all succulents.

It’s easy to see why jade is an old favorite.

It’s difficult to select favorites from so many choices, but we’ve comprised a list of 10 of the most beautiful cacti and succulents: With their huge variety of colors, forms, and sizes, it’s no surprise that cacti and succulents are at the top of the list for most plant lovers.

Types of indoor cactus plants