There are several low-light succulents that can grow without bright light.
Can Succulents Grow in Low Light?
That gel actually comes from the leaves of this plant.
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The leaves can grow pretty thick, can be broken off, and the gel used to treat burns.
Some say they resemble a donkeys tail, its other common name.
If you use too much water, the plant may go into shock.
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It differs from other snake plants in that its leaves are like a cylindrical instead of flat.
In the right climates, this plant can be moved outside during the summer months.
String of Hearts
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This delicate trailing succulent features beautifulheart-shaped foliage.
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The vines can grow super long and can be draped over curtain rods or across shelves.
Zebra Plant
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This beautiful plantgets its name from its white-and-green striped pointy leaves.
ZZ Plant
If youre looking for a nearly unkillable plant, theZZis a great choice.
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If you dont mind seeing no growth, itll survive living as far from a window as possible.
Watch as the string-like leaves grow longer and longer.
Its large trunk stores water so you dont have to water it too frequently.
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Its also really hard to kill.
You’re more likely to kill it by overwatering it than underwatering it.
There are several succulents that do well in shade.
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For example, many succulents grow in the shadows of boulders or taller plants in the wild.
Varieties include jade plant, desert rose, snake plant, among many others.
A few succulents prefer dappled light or partial shade, including African milk tree and mistletoe cactus.
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Depending on the variety, succulents can need a light of sunlight.
However, there are some types that grow in any light conditions, including shade.
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