best succulent plants for indoors
Looking for the best succulent plants for indoors to brighten up your home? Succulents are a fantastic choice for New Zealand households, thanks to their low-maintenance nature and stunning variety. These resilient plants thrive indoors, making them perfect for busy lifestyles and novice gardeners alike. Below, you'll find the top picks for the best succulent plants for indoors, each able to transform your living spaces with lush greenery and eye-catching textures. Whether you’re after classic favourites or unique conversation-starters, our expert recommendations—and handy internal links—will guide you in choosing the ideal succulents for your interior.
Rhipsalis cereuscula (Coral Cactus)
Commonly known as the Coral Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and interesting stems. Masses of the dark green, thread-like stems are borne as a somewhat dense mini-shrub. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide, and performs best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that is frost free. The Coral Cactus is commonly grown as a potted plant indoors or in an office. It can be grown outdoors in suitable environments.
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Rhipsalis paradoxa (Mistletoe Cactus)
Commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and trailing stems. Masses of the dark green stems hang from the plant like braids of thick hair. They are complemented with small, yellow-green-white flowers in summer. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and the braids can reach 7-8 m in length, but are often trimmed to shorter lengths (i.e., 50 cm). It grows best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that is frost free. The Mistletoe Cactus is commonly grown as a potted plant indoors or in an office. It can be grown outdoors in suitable environments.
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