Searching for plants to decorate your home this festive season? Here’s a handy list of succulents that fit the holiday vibe perfectly.
When you have succulents, there’s no need for traditional festive ornaments. Skip the artificial toppers, bells, and stars—let fresh succulents bring their natural charm and sparkle to your décor. This list will help you make your choice easier.
Succulents for the Holiday Season
1. Christmas Cactus
If the Christmas Cactus won’t be at the top for holiday décor, who would it be? Its bright flowers can light up any room, and the lush, spineless stems add to its beauty.
It grows best in humid regions, loves dappled sunlight, and needs well-draining soil. Water thoroughly, but always let the soil dry out before the next round.
Tip: Keep it at 55–60°F for a few weeks before Christmas, and you’ll see it bloom right on cue.
2. Multi-colored Jade
This jade looks like it is dressed up for the holidays with thick red stems and green foliage. It’s festive, striking, and makes a stunning centerpiece.
It handles dry conditions with ease and propagates quickly, so you can spread its good looks all around the house.
Fun fact: In many cultures, jade plants are considered symbols of luck and prosperity—making them a perfect fit for New Year’s celebrations too!
3. Trailing Golden Sedum
The trailing, delicate foliage of Sedum creates a mesmerizing festive look. Its cascading growth on a table feels like a mini Christmas tree come to life. This fuller decoration is also a symbol of growth, prosperity, and peace.
You can also tuck this sedum into small hanging pots or wreaths for a golden festive glow without much effort.
4. Elongated Variegated Cactus
The prickly stunner! This green-yellow variegated cactus will be by your side throughout the festive season and the next one, surviving for many Christmases.
It sits lazily yet still looks pretty, and being low-maintenance, it can make you feel lazy too.
Note: Just be careful when placing it around kids or pets—those spines can surprise little hands!
5. Haworthia Cymbiformis
The rosette of succulents sounds better than roses. Place it next to any Christmas ornament and decorate with fairy lights. It is a small, ground-covering plant with clusters reaching a height of 150 mm. The translucent tips of its leaves give it a striking characteristic.
These plants are relatively fast-growing and are influenced by water availability, supplementary feeding, and the suitability of the environment.
6. Aloe Vera Star
The natural green star makes it an aesthetic décor. The white-green stripes on its leaves give the illusion of a Christmas tree. Keep it in bright light and water every two weeks.
Bonus: Aloe doubles as a healing plant—so once the festivities are over, you’ll still have a useful friend on your windowsill.
7. Echeveria Hybrid Plant
The bright pink borders make it picture-perfect. The greenish-grey leaves and pink hues create an eco-friendly décor to welcome the new year. The colored solitary rosette stands out in your green collection.
Try placing it in small decorative bowls or glass jars—they look stunning as table accents for holiday dinners.
8. Kalanchoe Christmas Plant
The colorful succulent foliage is native to dry, tropical regions. It is well-suited for indoors and can tolerate periods of neglect. The flowers are long-lasting and will stay fresh for a longer duration during the festive season. The leaves are thick and fleshy, so they store water.
A little trick: Deadhead the spent blooms, and you’ll often get a second flush of flowers—keeping your holiday spirit alive well into the new year.
Let us know in the comments which one of your succulents is your favorite among these?
