Agave, a slow-growing succulent, has large leaves with spiky tips. When exposed to intense heat or full sunshine, the leaves turn orange. Your plant should be placed in a shaded place where it can get indirect light from sunlight. Poor lighting will result in a jade plant that points toward the light source. Jade plants have the ability to survive under different lighting conditions. Barrel-shaped or cylindrical barrel cacti are common. How do you water your cacti plants with the right water type? The soak-and-dry watering method is meant to recreate the natural environment of succulents.