The Best Succulents To Grow At Home

Looking to take add some zen to your home? Invest in a plant. A 2015 study in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology found that interacting with indoor plants can reduce stress. And they also serve as natural air purifiers (!!).

Whether you're a newbie to the plant parent life or just want something kill-proof (because you already don't have the best track record), experts recommend sticking with succulents. According to Juliette Vassilkioti, co-founder and president of My City Plants, succulents are a breeze to take care of at home. "They’re low-maintenance, very forgiving, and low-watering frequency plants," Vassilkioti says. In fact, she doesn't water her succulents unless the soil is bone dry, and she advises new plant parents to do the same.

Once you've found the perfect succulent, you're ready for the next step: potting. "When buying succulents, look for pots with drainage holes so excess water is able to drain away," says Joyce Mast, Bloomscape's Plant Mom. Without an escape route for water, your succulent could develop root rot and die. But don't panic—the chances of that are slim, since succulents don't require a lot of watering in the first place. Plus, the plants listed below are pretty hard to kill.

Can't wait to get started? From the tall and green to the tiny and prickly, these are the 25 best, expert-approved succulents for you to grow at home.