8 Succulents That Will Thrive Indoors All Year Round

Panda Plant

The panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) is a beloved, low-maintenance succulent known for its velvet-like leaves with black edges. It's an upright grower, making it a unique addition to any succulent collection.

Echeveria Lola

Echeveria 'Lola' stands out with its rosette-forming foliage. Ideal for wide, shallow containers, it occasionally blooms with delicate pink flowers. This succulent requires bright light and well-draining soil, growing up to 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

Tricolor Lavender Scallops

Known for its variegated foliage, tricolor lavender scallops (Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi 'Variegata') feature scalloped gray-green leaves edged in white and pink.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) is an easy-going succulent with thick, silvery-green leaves. It can make a dramatic statement indoors and occasionally produces bell-shaped flowers.

Snake Plant

The snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is versatile and thrives in low-light conditions, making it perfect for shady corners. It can grow up to 12 feet tall and 3 feet wide, depending on the variety.

Gollum Jade

Gollum Jade (Crassula ovata) is a quirky succulent with cylindrical, inward-curling leaves that can turn red at the tips in bright light. It's a slow grower but adds a unique touch to any collection.

Hens-and-Chicks

Hens-and-chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) are drought-tolerant succulents that thrive in containers and rock gardens. The mother rosette, or "hen," produces smaller "chicks" connected by delicate roots.

Black Rose Aeonium

The black rose aeonium (Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop') adds dramatic flair with its nearly black, rosette-shaped leaves. In bright light, the leaves can turn deep burgundy, and the plant may produce a tall stem with yellow flowers.