Succulent

I don't have a very good track record with indoor plants.  I've proven myself to be a fairly good gardener, but potted plants tend to wither away under my supervision.  This is partially due to the fact that I travel many weeks out of the year, and partially due to the fact that I take weird pleasure in letting my plants get really thirsty, and then watching them spring back to life when I finally water them.  I'm kind of an asshole to my potted plants.

A few years ago I discovered the perfect plants for me.  I believe all of these guys fall into the "succulent cactus" category.  They are hardy, like a normal cactus, but they are minus all of the prickliness of their spikier relatives.   In fact, these plants are down right plump, and their "leaves" have an interesting fleshiness that I find very appealing.  No matter what I do (or don't do), the succulents refuse to die, and only a small amount of tender care has produced great results.  Succulents are unassuming, hardy, and all around charming little plants.  You should get some.

Comments

[miriam]

I looooove them. They're so pleasantly cozy looking, and some are downright wierd. The violists of the plant world.

[Molly O]

i am super good with plants, and i have killed two of those "string of pearl" succulants. i probably watered it too much. ha ha. i should just follow your example and just ignore it. thanks for the houseplant help!

[gil_miranddddd]

i feed my succulents lotion