12 Best Succulents for Beginners on a Budget | Easy Cheap Succulent Picks

If you have ever walked past the plant section and thought succulents look cool but I always kill them, this video is for you. I put together twelve of the easiest and most affordable succulents that actually work for beginners, even if you forget to water sometimes or do not have perfect lighting at home.

These are the same plants I recommend to friends who want to start small without wasting money. Watch through the full list and you will see how simple it really is to build a solid plant collection on a budget.

Featured plants in the video:

Moon Cactus. Bright colorful top that needs very little care.
Looks expensive but costs almost nothing.

Sunrise Succulent. Leaves change color with light which makes it fun to grow.
Perfect for windowsills and beginner mistakes.

Painted Lady. Soft green leaves with pink edges that glow in good light.
Stays small and is very forgiving.

Pachyphytum Compactum. Chunky blue leaves that store water for weeks.
Great choice if you forget to water.

Disco Cactus. Tiny plant with big personality and occasional blooms.
Easy to place anywhere in the house.

Karoo Rose. Built for dry conditions and long gaps between watering.
Gives visual signs when it needs water.

Stapelia Gigantea. Thick stems and massive star shaped flowers.
Looks rare but grows fast and cheap.

Echeveria Black Prince. Dark purple rosettes that multiply on their own.
Big style for a small price.

Aeonium Zwartkop. Deep burgundy rosettes that open wide in good light.
Great for learning how plants react to care.

Aichryson Dumosum. Grows into a tiny tree shape over time.
Produces small yellow flowers with simple care.

Euphorbia Obesa. Round baseball shape that barely needs attention.
Slow growing and perfect for small spaces.

Astrophytum Asterias. Star shaped cactus that stays tiny for years.
Clear signs when it needs water.

Video chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Moon Cactus
1:47 Sunrise Succulent
2:43 Painted-Lady
3:36 Pachyphytum Compactum
4:33 Disco Cactus
5:25 Karoo Rose
6:13 Stapelia Gigantea
7:01 Echeveria Black Prince
7:49 Aeonium Zwartkop
8:41 Aichryson Dumosum
9:29 Euphorbia Obesa
10:16 Astrophytum Asterias
11:05 Ending

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