Apr 20, 2025

9 fastest growing succulents for the balcony garden

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Succulents for the garden

Succulents are one of the most low-maintenance and beautiful varieties of indoor plants to grow. They need minimal water and light, grow even without soil, and come in many different colours and types. And here we mention 9 fastest-growing succulents for the home.

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Jade plant

One of the quickest and best succulents to grow at home is the Jade plant. It has thick and fleshy oval leaves, and long barks and stems that make it look like a mini-tree. It is also called a good luck plant and is great according to Feng Shui.

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Echeveria

Echeverias are known for their beautiful, rosette-shaped leaves that come in different colours, with the best being purple, green, and red-pink shades. They grow quickly, need watering only about once a day, and bloom like a rose.

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Sedum

Sedums too are beautiful succulents that grow quickly and can be trailed upright. Sedums also have fleshy leaves, and come in red, green, and other colours.

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String of pearls

Another beautiful-looking succulent that grows quickly is the String of pearls. Evident in the name, it looks like a jewellery piece of green colour is hanging from a pot, and the unique appearance is the reason for it being famous.

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Aloe vera

A succulent Indians have grown, used, and regrown for the longest time is Aloe vera. From burns on the skin to shine in the hair, Aloe vera is used for it all, and is quick to grow and low-maintenance.

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Kalanchoe

Kalanchoes are colourful succulents that grow quickly and often bloom with bright flowers. They’re great for adding some colour to the garden, and need minimal watering or sunlight in the initial stages.

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Houseleek

Houseleeks, too, are quick-growing succulents that multiply by growing baby plants around the rosette. Houseleeks grow well in bright sunlight and are extremely hardy, even in cold weather.

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Elephant bush

With a beautiful red-green tint on the leaves, the Elephant bush succulent is not just pretty, but also grows quickly and spreads around the garden, giving it an aesthetic look.

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Panda plant

Panda plant is another beauty in the succulent world and has hints of red over the furry green leaves. This too grows tall and is low-maintenance in nature.

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