{"id":8358,"date":"2023-06-09T02:09:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T02:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perfectoutdoorspaces.com\/?p=8358"},"modified":"2023-06-10T03:06:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T03:06:12","slug":"best-succulents-for-balconies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/best-succulents-for-balconies\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Succulents For Balconies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing furniture and accessories for a balcony can be tricky. Everything needs to be able to withstand the elements, and unless it is an extensive balcony, items need to be compact. Plants add a touch of life and make the balcony space feel more homely. Succulents are an excellent low-maintenance, hardy choice<\/strong> if you know what you select.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eight of the best succulents for balconies and balcony settings:  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Echeveria<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Aloe Vera<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Sedum (Commonly called Stonecrop)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Yucca Plant<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Since most of us don’t have Buckingham Palace-sized balconies on our homes, everything needs to be carefully considered to make the most of the space. Adding a plant to any balcony is always a lovely touch. Unfortunately, not everyone has green fingers, and having a shriveled, weather-beaten specimen in your small space<\/strong> is what decorating disasters are made of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The following succulents list generally doesn’t require much fuss and will enhance and compliment a balcony setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best Succulents For Balcony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A balcony adds opulence to any space. Though the area may be small, being able to step outside on a warm day or enjoy a sundowner in the comfort of an elevated little perch always feels special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     ‘Succulent’ is a term that covers many types of plants. <\/strong>The main characteristic is that the plant can store water. They are characteristically tough and able to cope in well-drained soil without needing regular fertilizer or loads of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For balcony gardeners, the appeal of succulents is that they are usually compact and neat in appearance. It is unlikely they will suddenly overgrow, and you will need to do loads of pruning to keep them looking good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When choosing succulents for balconies, you need to keep a few things in mind. <\/strong>Even though they are a highly hardy group of plants and usually an excellent space for container gardening, like all plants, they do need the following basic survival conditions to be met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n