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Succulents & Cacti
The ultimate "I forgot to water" plants. Sculptural, colorful, and practically indestructible — perfect for sunny windowsills and busy lifestyles.
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Plants in this category
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Non-toxic to pets
Echeveria
Echeveria elegans
String of Pearls
Senecio rowleyanus
Non-toxic to pets
Haworthia
Haworthia fasciata
Non-toxic to pets
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera bridgesii
Non-toxic to pets
Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntia ficus-indica
Non-toxic to pets
Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
Non-toxic to pets
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Non-toxic to pets
Hoya Kerrii
Hoya kerrii
Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
About these plants
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Succulents and cacti store water in their leaves or stems, which makes them tolerant of dry spells and a good match for forgetful waterers. The usual way to lose one is overwatering. They need a fast-draining, gritty mix (the Soil Mix Builder has recipes), a pot with a drainage hole and as much bright light as you can give them, ideally a sunny window. Water thoroughly, then wait until the soil is completely dry. Pet safety varies within the group: Haworthia and Echeveria are listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs, while Aloe Vera and Jade Plant are listed as toxic, so check each profile or the pet safety checker if you have pets.
How we picked: every plant profile is filed under one category, and this page lists all the published profiles filed under Succulents & Cacti.
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