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Just like how a little cortisol keeps us on our toes, a little stress can bring out the best hues in your succulents! We share varieties that respond to changes in their habitat by changing colors. If you want rainbow foliage in your home with the least effort, these are perfect!
Botanical Name: Graptopetalum paraguayense
The ghost plant has pointed, pastel-hued, rosette-shaped leaves that change to pinkish-yellow when it gets dry and hot; it also happens when it is root-bound. In cooler, shadier settings, and when it is underwatered, it turns purple or bluish-gray. But don’t move the plant around too much—watch it gradually change colors with the natural flow of seasons.
Like most succulents, ghost plants don’t need much water. Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
Botanical Name: Aeonium ‘Kiwi’
A compact rosette with lime green and bright pink edges, the plant’s tips turn a deeper red under full, dappled sunshine. And in shade, they turn lighter and more yellow and green. This succulent takes time to grow, reaching 2-3 feet in height.
It is also safe to grow around pets and kids, making it a perfect addition to your succulent collection. Remember to keep things gradual and avoid sudden changes in watering, sunshine, or temperature fluctuations, as it stresses quickly like other Aeonium species.
Botanical Name: Euphorbia tirucalli
This one perfectly fits our list of succulents that change colors! While yellowish in summer, it morphs through shades of gold, orange, and fiery red as we move towards winter. If it stays green throughout, it signals too much water and humidity. Direct sunlight, pot bound state and some other factors also encourage it to turn red!
With unique vertical stems that sport tiny leaves for
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