0:00
what if I told you there's a way to
0:01
build a garden that thrives for years
0:03
with barely any work these 16 perennial
0:07
succulents aren't just tough survivors
0:09
Some can live over a 100red years bloom
0:12
without much care and even clean your
0:14
indoor air But here's the twist Most
0:16
gardeners still overlook their true
0:18
potential Let's uncover the
0:20
lowmaintenance beauties that might just
0:22
outlive your furniture The jade plant
0:24
isn't just a house plant It's a living
0:27
heirloom With its thick leaves and
0:28
miniature tree form this succulent can
0:31
survive for up to 100 years and when it
0:34
blooms you get small pink or white
0:36
flowers with a light sweet scent Just
0:39
keep it in a sunny spot and it'll reward
0:41
you with decades of charm Aloe vera is
0:44
more than a skin remedy Its spiky green
0:46
leaves hold a healing gel and the plant
0:48
itself can live up to 25 years It
0:52
thrives on neglect Just water it when
0:54
the soil feels dry and keep it in a
0:56
bright window But keep it away from pets
0:59
This plant isn't pet friendly Echavaria
1:02
brings color and symmetry to your space
1:04
with its rosel-like rosette shape
1:06
Available in blue green pink and even
1:08
gray tones This succulent blooms in late
1:11
summer and can live up to a decade But
1:14
don't drown it while draining soil is a
1:16
must The Christmas cactus breaks all
1:19
succulent rules It loves humidity and
1:21
shade Blooming beautifully in winter It
1:24
puts out bright red purple or pink
1:26
flowers With proper light cycles and
1:28
care this one can brighten up your
1:30
winters for 30 years or more Want a
1:33
plant that tolerates darkness dry air
1:35
and forgetful watering the snake plant
1:37
is your answer With tall upright leaves
1:40
and air purifying power it can last up
1:42
to 25 years indoors Just keep the
1:45
watering sparse and never let it sit in
1:48
soggy soil Agave is a dramatic statement
1:51
maker Its spiky leaves grow large And
1:53
although it blooms only once after
1:55
decades it makes that single bloom count
1:58
Give it 6 to 8 hours of sun and keep
2:00
pests at bay for a plant that stands
2:02
strong for up to 25 years The red pigota
2:06
starts off green but matures into a
2:08
fiery red as it grows It produces tiny
2:11
flowers and attracts pollinators like
2:12
bees and butterflies But beware it's not
2:15
frost hearty so bring it indoors during
2:18
winter The desert rose might look
2:20
delicate but it's tough enough to live a
2:22
century With dramatic blooms and a
2:24
bonsaiike structure it loves full sun
2:27
and dry air Just make sure to prune it
2:29
regularly It responds well to shaping
2:32
With fuzzy silvery leaves edged in
2:34
chocolate brown the panda plant is as
2:37
cute as its name It stores water
2:39
efficiently and thrives on minimal care
2:42
It's also incredibly easy to propagate
2:44
Just take a leaf cutting in spring
2:46
Treehouse leak or eonium grows in tall
2:49
rosettes that range from green to deep
2:51
purple Some varieties are monocarpic
2:54
meaning they die after flowering but
2:57
many can live 3 to 10 years or more
2:59
Acclimated slowly to direct sun if you
3:01
move it outside This plant looks like
3:04
it's painted with white stripes and its
3:06
compact rosettes make it perfect for
3:08
small spaces The zebra horthia can live
3:11
up to 100 years and barely needs water
3:14
Ideal for those who forget to water
3:16
their plants the ghost plant has pale
3:18
powdery leaves that shift colors with
3:20
light exposure it thrives in warm
3:23
temperatures and produces delicate
3:25
star-shaped flowers in early spring Keep
3:27
its leaves clean to let the sun
3:29
reflecting coat do its job Also known as
3:32
flaming katy widow's thrill bursts into
3:35
four petedal blooms in late autumn It
3:38
grows fast and adds a pop of color when
3:40
most other plants are slowing down Just
3:42
keep the soil well drained and feed it a
3:44
light fertilizer monthly The moon cactus
3:47
is vibrant and alienike with bright red
3:50
yellow or pink tops grafted onto a green
3:53
base It's lowmaintenance but may need
3:56
regrafting after a few years Perfect for
3:59
sunny windows and tiny pots Stone crop
4:02
or sedum is a classic choice for rock
4:04
gardens and containers It produces
4:06
star-shaped flowers and comes in green
4:08
and purple varieties Water only when dry
4:12
and it'll keep coming back for over 10
4:14
years No fuss needed So if you're
4:17
dreaming of a garden that lasts without
4:18
the hard work these perennial succulents
4:20
are your answer Pick a few plant them
4:23
once and enjoy the rewards for years
4:26
Don't forget to hit that like button
4:28
subscribe for more plant secrets and
4:30
tell us which succulent you'd like to
