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20 Best Flowering Succulents To Grow Indoors and Outdoors | Indoor Flowering Succulents
Aug 4, 2025
Looking to add some serious color and character to your plant collection? In this video, we’re diving into 20 of the best flowering succulents you can grow indoors and outdoors.
From the bold blooms of Kalanchoe to the elegant trails of String of Pearls, these low-maintenance stunners bring beauty, texture, and unexpected drama to any space.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting out, these succulents will have your home or garden blooming with style. Hit play and find your next plant obsession!
Inside the video:
00:00 INTRO
00:43 KALANCHOE
1:24 EUPHORBIA
2:06 CAPE ALOE
2:47 STRING BEAN HOYA
3:34 DESERT ROSE
4:15 LIVING STONES
4:58 AGAVE
5:40 ICE PLANT
6:22 STONECROP
7:06 ORCHID CACTUS
7:52 RAINBOW ELEPHANT BUSH
8:31 DWARF JADE
9:14 ECHEVERIA
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All right, folks. Let's talk flowering
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succulents. The quiet rock stars of the
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plant world. You want lowmaintenance
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beauty with a pop of color? Boom.
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Succulents got your back. In this video,
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we're diving into 20 of the absolute
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best flowering varieties you can grow
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indoors or outdoors. Yes, even if your
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idea of plant care is just remembering
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they exist once a week. Scene by scene,
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you'll see bold blooms, weird textures,
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and a few showoffs that could honestly
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outshine your entire flower bed. Whether
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you're decking out your patio or turning
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your window sill into a desert chic
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paradise, there's a flowering succulent
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here that'll fit your vibe. Let's get
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into it.
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Kalancho is basically the overachiever
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of the succulent world. It doesn't just
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sit there looking cute. It throws out
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clusters of bold, bright flowers like
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it's showing off. You'll see reds,
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pinks, yellows, oranges, sometimes even
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purples, depending on the variety. It
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thrives in bright light, doesn't freak
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out if you forget to water it for a bit,
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and blooms for weeks on end. Indoors,
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it'll light up a window sill like a mini
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fireworks display. And outdoors, it
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brings serious energy to garden beds or
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patio pots. Plus, it stays compact, so
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you're not wrestling with a jungle just
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vibing with a flower happy little plant
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that actually makes you look like you
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know what you're doing.
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Euphoria is that plant that looks like
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it came from another planet and decided
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to bloom just to keep things
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interesting. Some varieties like
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Euphoria Milli or Crown of Thorns throw
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out bright little flowers almost
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non-stop if you give them enough sundae.
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They're tough, a little edgy with those
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thorny stems, but weirdly elegant, too.
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Perfect for a sunny window sill or a dry
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corner of your garden where nothing else
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wants to grow. They handle heat like a
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pro. Shrug off a bit of neglect and
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still show up with color. Just don't go
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hugging them. The sap's a little toxic
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and those thorns aren't messing around.
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Still, if you're into unique structure
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and steady blooms, Euphoria is your
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go-to.
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Cape aloe brings big energy with bold
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spiky leaves and towering flower spikes
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that shoot up like it's trying to make a
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statement, which honestly it is. The
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blooms are usually fiery, orange or red,
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and they attract pollinators like bees
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and hummingbirds if you've got it
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outside. Indoors, it still puts on a
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show if it gets plenty of sun. And the
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sculptural look of the plant itself is
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enough to turn heads even when it's not
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flowering. Plus, it's a tough guy.
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drought tolerant, lowmaintenance, and
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basically impossible to kill unless you
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drown it. Cape alo is not just a looker.
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It's got a bit of attitude, too. And
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your space is better with it around.
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String bean Hoya, also known as Hoya
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Ratusa, is like that quiet friend who
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suddenly shows up in full glam and
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steals the show. It's got these long,
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skinny, bean-like leaves that drape
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elegantly from hanging pots, giving you
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that laid-back boho vibe. But when it
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blooms, oh, it's magic. Tiny star-shaped
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flowers with a sweet scent that sneak up
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on you in the best way. Indoors, it
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thrives with bright indirect light and a
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little patience. And outdoors, in warmer
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zones, it'll trail and bloom like it's
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on vacation. It's not needy, not flashy,
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but when it decides to bloom, it feels
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like a reward for just letting it be its
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chill, slightly quirky self.
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Desert Rose is the drama queen your
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plant collection didn't know it needed.
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With that thick sculptural trunk and
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bursts of bold pink, red, or white
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trumpet-shaped flowers, it looks like it
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belongs on a movie set somewhere in the
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Sahara. It thrives in full sun, loves
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warm temps, and seriously hates
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overwatering, so treat it more like a
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cactus with fashion sense. Indoors, it
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makes a striking statement near a bright
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window. And outdoors, it becomes the
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focal point of any patio setup. Just
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don't expect subtlety. Desert rose shows
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up loud, proud, and in full bloom like
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it's here to remind every other plant
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who's boss.
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Living stones, or lithops, if you want
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to get fancy, are the ultimate plant
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prank. They look like pebbles just
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chilling in a pot, then out of nowhere.
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They bloom with daisyike flowers that
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practically explode out of the middle.
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These little weirdos are native to aid
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regions, so they're built for survival,
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not drama until bloom time. Indoors,
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they're perfect for sunny window sills
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and minimalist plant setups where less
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is more. And outdoors, they tuck into
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rock gardens like undercover agents. The
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key is patience and neglect too much
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love, and they'll rot. But if you leave
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them be and give them light, they'll
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reward you with blooms that make you do
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a double take. Agave is the strong,
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silent type, thick architectural leaves
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that just sit there looking sharp,
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literally for years. But when it decides
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to bloom, it goes full spectacle with a
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giant flower stalk that shoots up like a
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skyscraper. It's a one-time show,
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though. Once it blooms, that's it for
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the plant. But don't worry, it usually
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leaves behind plenty of pups to carry on
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the legacy. Indoors, you'll need serious
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sunlight in a big pot. And outdoors,
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it's a desert garden favorite that asks
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for almost nothing and still steals the
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scene. It's bold, a little dangerous
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looking, and when it flowers, it's like
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nature's mic drop.
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Ice plant is pure sunshine in plant
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form, low growing, spreading like a
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happy little mat, and then boom, it's
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covered in electric colored flowers that
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look like they belong in a candy store.
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Think hot pinks, purples, oranges, and
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yellows, all sparkling like they've been
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dusted with sugar. Outdoors, it's a
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ground cover superstar in dry, sunny
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spots. And indoors, you can pop it in a
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bright container and watch it spill over
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the edge like a floral waterfall. It
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doesn't need much water, loves the heat,
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and blooms like it's trying to win a
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prize. Ice plant brings the fun, no
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drama, just non-stop color and good
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vibes.
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Stonecrop, also known as sedum, is that
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easygoing buddy who shows up, looks
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great, and doesn't ask for anything in
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return. It comes in all kinds of shapes
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and colors, but the real show happens
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when those clusters of tiny star-shaped
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flowers pop out in late summer or fall,
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like nature's version of confetti.
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Outdoors, it's a total pro in rock
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gardens, edging, or just filling awkward
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sunny spots. And indoors, it's content
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in a pot as long as it gets light and
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isn't overwatered.
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It's tough, chill, and surprisingly
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charming when it bursts into bloom.
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Stone crops, the kind of plant that
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quietly makes everything better without
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making a fuss.
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Orchid cactus is the showstopper that
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waits until you're not paying attention.
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Then bam, massive tropical looking
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flowers burst out in neon pinks, reds,
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or whites. like a surprise party you
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didn't know you needed. It's got long
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flat stems that trail down from hanging
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baskets, giving major jungle vibes even
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when it's not blooming. Indoors, it
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loves bright but indirect light and a
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little humidity. And outdoors in warmer
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zones, it'll put on a serious display in
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the shade. It looks all wild and
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untamed, but really it's pretty
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lowmaintenance. Orchid cactus doesn't
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bloom often, but when it does, it goes
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full drama and steals the entire show.
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Rainbow elephant bush is like the
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succulent version of a party snack.
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Colorful, easygoing, and everyone loves
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it. With its tiny round leaves edged in
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pink and cream, it brings a splash of
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pastel fun to any setup. And while it's
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mostly grown for the foliage, it does
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bloom with little starry flowers if it's
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super happy. Indoors, it thrives near a
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sunny window and doesn't mind if you
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forget to water now and then. And
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outdoors, it can grow into a quirky
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little shrub that adds character to any
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dry garden. It's playful, tough, and a
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little unexpected. Basically, the cool
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cousin of the jade plant with way better
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style.
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Dwarf jade is the compact overachiever
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that quietly holds things down without
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needing a spotlight. It's got thick,
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glossy leaves, a tidy bonsai structure,
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and if you treat it right, plenty of
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light, minimal water, it might reward
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you with tiny pink or white flowers that
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feel like a personal high- five.
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Indoors, it fits perfectly on desks or
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window sills, giving off that calm, zen
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energy, and outdoors in warm climates,
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it'll bush out into a lowmaintenance
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beauty that looks way fancier than it
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actually is. Its strong, steady, and
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low-key adorable dwarf jade is the plant
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equivalent of a chill weekend in your
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favorite hoodie.
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Echeavaria is the Instagram model of
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succulents. Those perfect rosettes and
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pastel blues, greens, and pinks look
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like they were sculpted out of wax. And
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then it goes and sends up a cute little
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flower stalk just to flex a little more.
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The blooms are small but bright, often
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coral or orange, and they pop up like
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bells on a stick, giving the whole plant
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a fairy garden vibe. Indoors, it needs
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all the sun you can give it. And
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outdoors, it thrives in dry beds or
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containers where it won't get too much
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water. Etchavaria is stylish,
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lowmaintenance, and always camera ready.
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It's the plant that knows it's pretty
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and leans all the way into it.
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Ox Tongue is the underrated tough guy
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with a quirky twist, thick textured
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leaves that look like they belong in a
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prehistoric scene, and then out of
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nowhere, a tall flower spike shoots up
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with delicate little blooms like it's
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got a soft side after all. It thrives on
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neglect, loves bright light, and doesn't
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mind being rootbound, which makes it a
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solid pick for window sills or dry
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corners outdoors. The flowers aren't
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flashy, but they're a fun surprise on a
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plant that already looks cool on its
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own. Bulbine is that laidback plant that
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just keeps blooming like it's on a
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neverending summer vacation. With its
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grassy, succulent leaves and tall,
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skinny stalks topped with bright yellow
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or orange star-shaped flowers, it brings
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serious energy without demanding much in
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return. Outdoors, it's a favorite for
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hot, dry spots where other plants give
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up. And indoors, it'll still put on a
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cheerful show if you give it enough
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light. It grows fast, spreads easily,
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and keeps those flowers coming for
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months. Basically, the overachiever that
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never complains. Bulbine is sunshine in
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plant form. Simple as that.
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Adam's needle, also known as yuca
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filamenttosa, is the plant equivalent of
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a cowboy. Tough, rugged, and totally
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unbothered by harsh conditions. Its
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spiky sword-like leaves give off major
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desert vibes. And when it blooms, it
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throws up a towering stalk packed with
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creamy white bell-shaped flowers that
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look way too fancy for such a
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lowmaintenance plant. Outdoors, it's a
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landscaping legend in dry, sunny spots.
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And indoors, it can handle a big pot and
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a bright room like a champ. It's drought
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tolerant, cold hearty, and basically
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impossible to kill. Adam's needle
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doesn't ask for much, but when it
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blooms, it comes in swinging.
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Dragon fruit is the wild card in the
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succulent world. Part cactus, part fruit
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machine, and totally unforgettable. Its
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long climbing stems look like something
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out of a jungle adventure. And when it
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blooms, it throws out massive night
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blooming flowers that look like glowing
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white fireworks. And yeah, if the
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conditions are right, you might even get
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actual dragon fruit, which feels like
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winning the plant parent lottery.
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Outdoors, it loves heat and space to
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spraw or climb. And indoors, it'll
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behave in a big sunny pot if you give it
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support. Dragon fruit is dramatic,
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delicious, and just weird enough to keep
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things interesting.
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Mexican snowball or etchavaria elegance
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if you're feeling fancy is the sweet
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low-key charmer that always looks good
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without even trying. It forms tight
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little rosettes of powdery blue green
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leaves that stay cute year round and
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then it sends up tall slender stalks
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with pink and yellow bell-shaped flowers
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like it's adding sprinkles to an already
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perfect cupcake. Indoors, it's happy on
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a bright window sill. And outdoors, it's
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a rock garden favorite that spreads
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gently without taking over. It's tidy,
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tough, and blooms like it's whispering,
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"Hey, I'm adorable. Just thought you
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should know."
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Ghost plant or graptoilum paraguans is
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that cool mysterious type that looks
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like it belongs in a fantasy novel. Its
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pale silvery gray rosettes shift color
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depending on the light. sometimes with
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hints of pink or lavender. And when it
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blooms, it throws out delicate little
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yellow or white star-shaped flowers like
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a quiet flex. It's insanely
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lowmaintenance, loves bright light, and
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actually looks even better when a few
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leaves drop and new rosettes sprout in
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their place. Indoors, it's a sculptural
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statement on a shelf or sill. And
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outdoors, it spreads like a dreamy
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succulent carpet. Ghost plant is subtle,
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stylish, and way more resilient than it
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looks.
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String of pearls is the diva of hanging
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succulents. Long trailing strands of
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perfect little green beads that look
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like a plantdeesced jewelry was its
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aesthetic. It's all about that dramatic
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drape from shelves or hanging pots. And
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when it blooms, it surprises you with
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tiny white flowers that smell like
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cinnamon, which honestly feels a little
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extra in the best way. Indoors, it loves
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a bright window and hates being
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overwatered. And outdoors in warm
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climates, it'll spill and trail like it
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owns the space. String of Pearls is
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glamorous, slightly high maintenance,
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and totally worth it when it's thriving.
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And there you have it, 20 flowering
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succulents that prove low maintenance
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doesn't have to mean low drama. Whether
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you're growing them indoors or out,
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these beauties bring the color, the
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charm, and just enough attitude to keep
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things interesting. Pick your favorites,
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give them some sun and space, and let
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nature do the rest. Catch you in the
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next plant-filled adventure.
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