I live in Northern Ontario. How would I do with having succulents indoors?

I live in Northern Ontario. How would I do with having succulents indoors?
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answer:They should do fine if you can replicate the conditions they need for growing inside your house. Namely, that would be temperature, humidity and light, with light probably being the most critical. If the temperature is “livable for you without wearing outdoor clothing”, then I think the plants will probably do fine, too. I would wait to order them in late spring or summer, though, even though the order form does list an optional heat pack you can add to the shipping container.
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