Low-maintenance, water-wise succulents are popular houseplants, but did you know that you can also cultivate them outdoors in the garden? Read on to discover species suited to your USDA Hardiness Zone and create eye-catching arrangements that display the varied forms, colors, and textures of these quirky desert plants.

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Sedum is a genus of flowering succulents, also known as stonecrop. Species and cultivars are available for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 10. Heights vary from three-inch ground covers to 24-inch bed and border specimens, and bloom times range from summer to fall. Read on for 31 of our favorite varieties of sedum for the home landscape.

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The Christmas cactus is a rainforest plant that’s easy to grow at home in indirect sunlight and well-draining potting medium. Did you know that you can encourage it to bloom every holiday season with a few simple steps to mimic the natural dormancy process? Read on for instructions, and get set for a profusion of flowers.

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Powder puff cactus grows in Zones 9 to 11 or as a houseplant. Its stems have spring-to-summer crowns of white, yellow, or pink funnel-shaped blossoms. A mounding growth habit and prolific offsetting make for an attractive low-profile display. Learn how to grow and care for powder puff cactus in this guide. Read more now.

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After decades of indoor gardening, Jane has filled her home with colorful begonias, unusual succulents, and miniature landscapes inspired by her travels

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The Mammillaria genus contains almost 200 species of flowering cylindrical and globular cacti with protuberances and straight or hooked spines. They’re suited to Zones 9 to 11, make easy-care houseplants, and pair well with other desert succulents. Learn how to grow and care for mammillaria in this guide. Read more now.

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Turning one succulent into a whole collection is easier than you might think. Create an enchanting low-maintenance array of colors, shapes, and textures by purchasing one of each of your favorites, and propagating the rest yourself. Learn how to propagate succulents in five easy steps in this guide. Read more now.

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Gasteraloe succulents form speckled, fleshy rosettes and make easy, low-maintenance houseplants. This hybrid of Gasteria and Aloe species tolerates low light and needs only occasional watering, making it a good choice for beginners and succulent experts alike. Learn how to grow gasteraloe in this guide. Read more now.

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When growing dragon fruit (or pitayas) at home, you have options. Do you want to grow small sweet yellow fruits, big tangy red-fleshed ones, or something in between? Choose the best cultivars for your growing conditions – and your taste buds. Ready to learn about 11 of the best dragon fruit varieties? Read more now.

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Elephant bush, also known as spekboom, is a low-maintenance, succulent houseplant that is available in different leaf colors, sizes, and growth habits. From trailing to upright, variegated to bright yellow, there are wonderful options to choose from. Discover 11 of the best types of elephant bush in this guide. Read more.

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Aloe vera adds natural beauty to the home, offering medicinal properties as an added benefit for healing cuts and scrapes. But did you know there are many different species and cultivars of aloe? Discover 13 of the best aloe varieties to add to your houseplant collection or succulent garden in this guide. Read more now.

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Sedums are a group of durable, gorgeous plants with very low maintenance requirements. Coming in both low and upright forms, stonecrop is versatile in the landscape, whether as specimen plantings or a complementary ground cover. They’ll even attract friendly pollinators! Read on to learn how to grow them for yourself.

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