Insider Scoop: Easy to Keep, Hard To Kill Indoor Succulents

If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, there is one thing you know about me by now: I have no idea what kinds of succulents I own! I am horrible with names because most succulents have some family-genus-species name or something. However, I want to share with you some of the easiest care, and hard to kill succulents out there, based on my experience. Take note, pretty much all succulents are easy to take care of and hard to kill, but there are still a few kinds I avoid even buying because I know I’ll just end up killing them.

Jade Plant (Crassula Ovata)

The first on my list is Jade. Jade plants come in a wide variety and are really easy to take care of and even harder to kill! They have thick stems, oval-shaped leaves, and almost resemble a cute little tree. These little plants can actually handle an over-waterer, just remember not to let the soil stay damp all the time. If you’re new to succulents, snag yourself one of these. I don’t think I’ve ever had an issue with them and I tend to believe they are pretty easy going plants. 

Zebra Cactus (Haworthia)

Next up is one of my personal favorites, the Zebra Haworthia. I love this little guy. I actually bought him at Target and wasn’t sure if he was really alive, and to be honest, I’m still only mildly convinced he’s alive. This is because I really haven’t had to do much with it! I water it once every two weeks when I finally remember to water my other plants. It’s never turned brown or showed any signs of a struggle. What a little champ. 10/10 would recommend this little zebra. 

Purple Pearl (Echeveria)

I honestly loved adding this beautiful pearl to my collection. I love succulents, but I have a special place in my heart for ones that show off their color and these are arguably the most subtly beautiful. I think the more variety you can add to your succulent collection the better. One thing I’ve noticed about these little beauties is that their color is more vibrant when kept near a good source of sunlight.

“The more variety you you can add to your succulent collection the better.”

Paddle Plant (Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora)

I just love the red little tips on these babies! They have thick, round paddle-shaped leaves and are also known as a red pancake because the leaves are generally tipped in red or pink and look a little bit like a pancake. You should only water this little one when the soil is completely dry and then allow it to completely dry again before watering to prevent the roots from rotting.

Elephant Bush (Portylacaria Afra)

I love these tiny trees! These darlings look like little trees with big, light green leaves! I have several of these in my collection and they can grow quite tall and branch off if you let them. I’ve never lost one of these and I think I have 3 or 4 of them at this point. If you’re looking for an easy succulent to add a little height variety to your collection, this is the way to go. 

String of Buttons (Crassula Perforata)

Photo via Flicker

I have a lot of these and they’re getting really tall! I don’t think I’ve even managed to kill one of these buttons, the only damage I’ve done to them is accidentally hit one and break off the top. Even then, I just place it on some soil and it propagates really nicely! The String of Buttons is a great plant for your collection if you want something hard to kill and easy to propagate.

Now onto one of the plants that I can’t really buy anymore because I always end up killing them.

The Grapetoveria/Graptosedum Family

Photo via Mountain Crest Gardens

I can’t do them. Every single one of these that I have owned has ended up shriveled up dead. I don’t know if I over-water (that’s honestly probably it) or what but I can’t buy them anymore! In my opinion, I would avoid these. Does anyone else have this issue?

What have been some of your favorite, low-maintenance succulents to keep?