Jun 4, 2025
Succulents are one of the most handy, low-maintenance, and easy-to-grow plants ever. From their thick, fleshy leaves to the burst of flowers, these resilient plants are a visual delight. And, here we mention 8 succulents that, with proper care, can thrive for over 50 years.
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One of the most common plants in Indian gardens is the Aloe vera. It is a beautiful succulent that works as skincare too, and is an amazing low-maintenance option. And to put the cherry on the cake, if cared for, pruned, and watered properly, it will continue to grow for years.
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A beautiful succulent that looks similar to the Snake plant but is much larger is the Century plant. This one too is known to live for 30-50 years, in best conditions, and with the right maintenance.
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A succulent that looks good across rooms, be it in a balcony or the bedroom, is the Jade plant. It has thick, fleshy leaves, a bright green colour, and a tree-like look. They are low-maintenance plants that will grow for years if maintained well.
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A famous desert plant, the Cactus too is a succulent and needs the bare minimum to survive. While in wild conditions they grow for years, if at home, you will need to maintain them well to help them reach close to 50.
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A small, adorable succulent that grows well even in small pots is the Haworthia. The leaves grow in the shape of rosettes, and it lives for over 50 years when kept in the right conditions, with good soil, water, and ample sun.
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Another famous succulent that has colourful leaves and also the classic rosette shape is the Echeveria. They keep on producing new pups and leaves, and in the best conditions will do so for years.
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While this is a high-maintenance plant, as compared to other succulents, String of pearls is a beauty to look at. They are super specific about the soil type, are prone to rot, and thus need extra care. And the propagations from one plant that make it live for over 50 years.
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Lithops are succulents that look like colourful stones and pebbles have been kept around, and these too are pretty low-maintenance. With minimal care, these grow and will continue to live for decades when grown with light water but plenty of direct and indirect sunlight.
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