Description and photos of popular plants, succulents for home conditions

Due to the crazy rhythm of modern life, there is very little free time left. Nevertheless, each of us seeks to equip a cozy nest, which will delight. In the creation of such a home interior can not do without indoor plants. But not everyone knows that in their innumerable diversity there are such, breeding and caring for which will not add unnecessary trouble.

It will be about succulents - such flowers are very attractive and completely unpretentious. To care for them is possible even for a child. A common feature for this group of plants is that they are able to accumulate water and do not need constant watering. Let's take a closer look at the succulents, dwell in more detail on their types and names, read the photo.

Agave

It belongs to the family of asparagus, its homeland are the United States and Mexico. Agave - a perennial plant with a short stem, around which is a rosette of powerful leaves. For growing at home, Queen Victoria's Agave is most often used, it is mostly due to the compact form of the plant (up to 40 cm in diameter).Despite the aristocratic name, the flower is absolutely not capricious and does not require specific care. All agave needs is a lot of sun, so it is preferable to plant a plant on the south and southeast side of the room. A special honor for this succulent is fresh air, so often ventilate the room, or take it out to the balcony or terrace.

Watering should be very moderate, from spring to autumn (during the active period) it is necessary to withstand intervals until the soil is completely dry. In winter, the plant does not need watering at all, but it needs a cool and bright place. When choosing a substrate for planting agave, preference should be given to clay and sandy soils.

Adenium

In nature, more than 50 species of this plant are known, but at home, adenium is often grown fat. This is due to its more miniature volumes in contrast to other species. Its flowers are incredibly beautiful, they are often compared with roses or lilies, although it is better to say that they are unique.It is necessary to take into account that adenium is obese - a poisonous plant, therefore it is advisable to take care of it with gloves. Southern windows are suitable for its cultivation, as it is very sun-loving. In summer, the comfortable temperature for adenium is 30 ° C, and in the period of rest (that is, in winter) it is no higher than 15 ° C. The flower does not like excessive watering, so water procedures can be carried out only after the ground in the pot dries out.

Aihrison

Another name for this succulent is “the tree of love,” and all because its leaves resemble hearts. The flowering period is April-May. Window sills from the east and west are suitable for landing an airyzone, he likes diffused lighting. Like most members of this group, the "tree of love" prefers hot summer and cool in winter. But he is not at all like his fellows in that he needs regular abundant watering and moist air. Although the main thing here is not to overdo it - the top layer of the soil should dry out, otherwise the plant will disappear.

Aloe

Aloe, or agave, is a very popular indoor plant. This is due to the fact that it is very easy to care for him, it is very decorative and at the same time useful.It is widely used in medicine, cosmetology and even the food industry. Aloe juice is incredibly useful. At home, most often grown species such as aloe vera, aloe tree and aloe variegated. The plant is absolutely picky in the care, it is desirable to plant it in the sun, and in the summer to make the street. Winter aloe comfortably spend at room temperature. Agave is not susceptible to diseases and pests.

Zamioculcas

In the people, this plant is called "female happiness", and this is due to the unpredictability and complexity of its flowering at home. When choosing a place for a plant, you should stop on the south side, but not on the window sill, but on a shelf or table so that a barrier is created between the plant and the sun's rays, and they are scattered. In the summertime, a balcony or a garden will be a great place for a zamiokulkas, since fresh air is one of the flower's weaknesses. With water procedures it is necessary to observe restraint, excessive moisture can lead to the death of the plant.

Kalanchoe

In nature, there are more than 200 species of this beautiful healing flower. Homeland Kalanchoe is Madagascar.

The plant is quite capricious, in comparison with other succulents, does not tolerate excessive moisture, so the main feature in the care of him is to ensure moderate watering. The flower is sun-loving, but prefers to stay in the sun only in the morning, and the afternoon sun rays can harm it. To avoid the occurrence of various diseases of the plant, you must ensure that Kalanchoe has a cool air temperature. (maximum up to 19 ° C).

Ragwort

This succulent is originally from Africa. It is advisable to plant it in sandy-clay soil. The groundbook loves the scattered sunlight, so it’s best to keep it not on the windowsill, but in a place protected from the sun. It should be watered as the soil dries out, and in the winter it should completely reduce water procedures.

Lithops

Lithops strikes with its similarity with stone.Its most important feature is attachment to the place. Never turn or move the pot with lithops after planting. The flower needs regular irrigation and watering. Like other succulents, in the summer it is desirable to take it to fresh air. When planting, be aware that he prefers a clay-brick substrate.

Spurge

This succulent is absolutely undemanding neither to soil, nor to humidity. It should be positioned so that the euphorbia receives a sufficient amount of light, but at the same time avoids direct exposure to sunlight. Prefers comfortable, room air temperature. It is necessary to ensure regular watering with settled water for favorable growth. It is necessary to periodically feed the indoor flower, as a fertilizer, you can use special dressings for cacti.

Sedum

Another name for this perennial is Sedum.It is great for planting on sunny windows. Like many other succulents, it prefers to be in the fresh air in spring and summer, and in winter it is best for the plant to create a cool climate. Speech need to be transplanted at intervals of 1 every 3 years to update. For Sedum, you need to choose a loose substrate - in it it will be better to grow and develop.

Fat woman

Jade, or red, has another common name "money tree". She has long earned recognition and popularity among indoor plants as experienced gardeners and amateurs. It is considered to be a symbol of wealth and wealth. Krasula was originally from Africa, respectively accustomed to temperature changes. The main thing, when caring for perennial, is not to overdo it with watering, excessive moisture is completely useless to it. It will not be superfluous to fertilize the "money tree" with a mixture for cacti in the active period, the frequency of feeding - once in 2-3 weeks. It is necessary to monitor the formation of the bastard if you do not want it to grow unevenly. Remove excess shoots and thus give the crown the desired shape. The best place for location will be a sunny windowsill.

Yucca

This beautiful plant resembling a palm tree will surely decorate your home. Unfortunately, in room conditions the yucca does not bloom, but it is not terrible, as it is already rather decorative. The plant is very sun-loving, it must be considered when choosing a place. Yucca needs moderate watering as the soil dries. In the summer, it needs to be fed, for this I will come up with complex mineral fertilizers. We looked at some succulent houseplants, saw their photos and learned the names. It remains only to decide which of them will decorate your interior. But no matter what plant you stop, care for him will not be difficult. After all, the general main feature of succulents is unpretentiousness.