How do I find out what kind of succulent I have?

Here are some of the plant characteristics to look for when identifying succulents:

  1. Leaf – shape, size and thickness.
  2. Color – of leaves, flowers or stems.
  3. Markings or bumps on the leaves.
  4. Flower – shape, color, number of blooms and petals.
  5. Stem – color, texture, length.
  6. Ciliate hairs.
  7. Epicuticular wax.
  8. Spikes, spines or smooth.

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Keeping this in view, what is the name of this succulent plant?

  • Aeonium. Rosettes typically resemble big, fleshy-petalled daisies. …
  • Agave. These rosette-shaped succulents are native to the Americas. …
  • Aloe. Dramatic flower spikes are hot hues of orange or yellow. …
  • Cactus. …
  • Crassula (jade) …
  • Echeveria. …
  • Euphorbia. …
  • Haworthia.
Also question is, how many different succulents are there? Succulents become all the more interesting because they come in different variants. As a matter of fact, there are more than 500 succulent varieties according to Country Living. These types of succulents could be identified through the shape of their leaves, petals and even through stems and spikes.

Moreover, is Aloe a succulent?

As important as choosing the right soil, too much sunlight can kill these plants. And since (as previously noted) aloe plants are succulents—yes, like our beloved bunny succulents—they thrive in partial sunlight.

Are succulents indoor or outdoor plants?

There are a wide variety of succulents and some of them do well indoors and some do well outdoors. A lot can depend on where you live and what the climate is like. Remember that succulents do not want a lot of moisture and will likely not thrive as well in very humid areas as they will in dry, hot and arid climates.

What is the most popular succulent?

Keep reading for the top 10 most popular types of indoor succulents.

  • Burro’s Tail (sedum morganianum) …
  • Crown of Thorns (euphorbia milii) …
  • Flaming Katy (kalanchoe blossfeldiana) …
  • Aloe Vera (aloe vera) …
  • Panda Plant (kalanchoe tomentosa) …
  • Pincushion Cactus (mammillaria crinita) …
  • Roseum (sedum spurium)

Do succulents need direct sunlight?

Succulents love direct sun, but if yours is sitting in the same exact spot day after day, it’s likely that only one side is getting enough light. … Succulents will lean towards the sun, so rotating them will help them stand up straight. (Leaning may also be a sign that they need to be in a sunnier spot.)

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