5 succulent types to know

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There are thousands of succulents out there, but most of the ones you'll meet belong to a handful of popular groups, or genera. Once you know these five, you'll recognize a huge share of the plants you come across. Here are my favorites.

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Echeveria

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Crassula

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Sedum

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Haworthias are smaller and usually green, often with see-through windowed leaves. The sturdier Haworthiopsis look a lot like little aloes.

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Aloe

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This is just the start. Tap below to explore every type of succulent and find your next favorite.

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