Bring home these easy-growing round succulents, perfect for those looking to fill greenery in tight spaces!
Succulents are like little bursts of joy, right? And among them, the round succulents catch the eye with their simplicity that stands out. So, if you are looking for such cute ones, we have listed the best options for you!
Best Round Succulents
1. Chinese Money Plant
Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides
This money plant plant has thin, round, coin-like green leaves. It’s perfect for bright, indirect light and is believed to bring good luck if placed in the southeast corner of your home.
Avoid direct sun, which can scorch its leaves. Rotate it occasionally for even growth.
2. Cooper’s Haworthia
Botanical Name: Haworthia cooperi
Its plump, clear leaves look like tiny drops of water. Cooper’s Haworthia loves filtered sunlight and doesn’t need much water to stay healthy.
Overwatering can cause root rot, so let the soil dry out between watering.
3. Chinese Dunce Cap
Botanical Name: Orostachys iwarenge
The rosettes of round, pointed leaves look like green roses. It grows well in both sunny and slightly shaded spots, making it easy to care for. But, you have to keep it away from frost—it prefers warmer temperatures.
4. Moonstones
Botanical Name: Pachyphytum oviferum
Moonstones have smooth, silvery-blue leaves and need bright, indirect light. They are very easy to care for with occasional watering. Be gentle—its plump leaves can easily fall off if touched too much.
5. Perle von Nurnberg
Botanical Name: Echeveria Pearl of Nurnberg
This succulent has purple, pearl-like leaves and looks stunning in sunlight. It’s low-maintenance and only needs water now and then.
6. String of Pearls
Botanical Name: Senecio rowleyanus
Its bead-like leaves hang beautifully, making it perfect for hanging pots. It loves bright, indirect sunlight and is very easy to grow.
Tip: Use shallow pots to avoid water buildup, which can cause root rot.
7. Flapjack Succulent
Botanical Name: Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
This plant has thick, round leaves that turn red in the sun. It’s bold and loves lots of sunlight with occasional watering.
8. Burro’s Tail
Botanical Name: Sedum morganianum
Burro’s Tail has long, trailing stems with round leaves, perfect for hanging pots. It likes bright light and doesn’t need much water. And handle it with care—its leaves can fall off if bumped.
9. Sunrise Succulent
Botanical Name: Anacampseros rufescens
The round, colorful leaves shift from green to pink in the sunlight. It’s small, easy to care for, and looks great in any space. Give it plenty of sun to show off its colors.
10. Bear’s Paw
Botanical Name: Cotyledon tomentosa
Bear’s Paw is succulent with its soft, fuzzy leaves, it is fun to touch. It loves bright light and doesn’t need much water. Let the soil dry out completely before watering again to avoid rotting.
11. Baseball Plant
Botanical Name: Euphorbia obesa
This succulent looks just like a green baseball! It grows slowly and likes bright, indirect light, making it very low-maintenance. Just be careful with watering as it is like a dry environment.
12. Living Stones
Botanical Name: Lithops
Living Stones look like eyes, brains, buts, and whatnot! These colorful pebbles love bright sunlight and only need a small amount of water.
13. String of Button
Botanical Name: Crassula perforata
This cute plant has small, round leaves stacked like buttons. It’s easy to grow and looks great with minimal care. Crassula perforata thrives in indirect light and doesn’t need much water.
14. Jelly Bean Plant
Botanical Name: Sedum rubrotinctum
Jelly Bean Plant looks great with its chubby, round leaves that look like jelly beans. This plant turns red in the sun and adds color to any space. Give it bright light to enhance its colors, but don’t handle it too much—its leaves can pop off easily.
