Succulents are the new indoor plant craze, and it’s easy to see why.

These plants are hardy by nature and can survive with virtually no attention. They’re used to extreme temperatures, and they can go ages without water – so they’re ideal for the forgetful houseplant owner!

There are all sorts of succulents out there, but you’ve probably never heard of these tiny opal-like succulents.

This pretty plant has see-through leaves, which makes it look like a collection of little opals.

The plant comes from the Haworthia family of succulents, a group of small succulents that are characterized by big leaves or rosettes.

If you’re looking to buy opal succulents yourself, take a look on Etsy.

Even if you can’t find a plant, you’ll be able to buy the seeds and grow them from scratch. There’s something extra-special about raising a succulent from seedling.

You can find opal succulents in a variety of colors, so you could even start a little collection if you fancied it.

Maintaining these succulents doesn’t take much hard work.

If you’re the sort of person who could never have a pet, simply because you’d forget to look after them, an opal succulent is a good place to start.

There’s very little responsibility involved in raising an opal succulent: no leaves to prune, no repotting, no special plant food.

Just make sure they’re put in a brightly lit part of your home – but not in direct sunlight.

A windowsill is a great location, but avoid windows that get direct sun streaming through at any point in the day. While opal succulents like their light, too much sunlight might damage or kill them.

Wintertime is easiest when looking after an opal succulent. You only need to water these plants once a month.

In the summer, your watering responsibilities are up to once a week. Check the topsoil, and once it starts feeling dry to touch, it’s time to get your watering can out.

It’s easy to overwater a succulent, and it won’t thank you for it!

If you can’t keep track of how often you’ve watered your opal succulent, you might want to set a reminder on your phone.

Luckily, if you miss a day or two, this isn’t the sort of plant that will die a dramatic death, never to be restored again.

You can usually catch a succulent in a weaker, unhealthier state and give it what it needs far before it gives in.

You need a cactus mix soil, or one that drains fast, for your opal succulent.

If you’ve bought a succulent that’s already potted, this isn’t something to worry about. It’ll be housed in the right soil for you.

While you shouldn’t expect an opal succulent to grow noticeably on a week-by-week basis, when it’s in the right conditions, it may eventually outgrow its pot.

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If you love succulents, this opal succulent is definitely one to add to your collection!

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Source: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons, Succulent City