Plants in family crassulaceae
Kalanchoe delagoensis
Kalanchoe delagoensis, formerly known as Bryophyllum delagoense, is a succulent from Madagascar that produces numerous plantlets along its leaf edges. It features thick, erect stems and fleshy leaves with reddish-brown spots. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in bright, indirect light and is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11.
Sedum palmeri
Sedum palmeri, native to Mexico, is a perennial succulent with persistent light green leaves that turn red in winter. It forms a rounded cushion about 18 inches wide and produces golden yellow flowers in spring. This plant thrives in well-drained sites and open shade, making it a resilient choice for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.
Dudleya greenei
Dudleya greenei is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil. It requires little watering and benefits from periods of drought between waterings. Sensitive to freezing temperatures below 40°F, this plant is best suited for warm climates.
Kalanchoe synsepala
Kalanchoe synsepala, also known as the walking kalanchoe, is a succulent native to Madagascar, recognized for its gray to green leaves with pink and purple edges. It can grow up to 20 inches tall and produces flowers in the fall. This plant requires at least six hours of light daily and should be watered when the soil is dry. It is known for producing baby plants at the ends of long stems, giving it a unique appearance. Kalanchoe synsepala is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b and prefers partial sun to light shade.
Aeonium 'Lily Pad'
Aeonium 'Lily Pad' is a succulent with bright green rosette-shaped leaves that produce yellow flowers. It grows 3-7 inches tall and 2-5 inches wide, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. This plant prefers well-draining soil and requires 2-3 hours of sunlight daily with partial shade. Its compact size and vibrant appearance make it a popular choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Echeveria 'Ice Green'
Echeveria 'Ice Green' is a succulent known for its pale green leaves forming compact rosettes. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, requiring minimal maintenance. This drought-tolerant plant is a popular choice for succulent enthusiasts due to its attractive foliage and easy care.
Sempervivum tectorum
Sempervivum tectorum, also known as houseleek, is a rosette-forming succulent evergreen perennial that spreads by offsets. It features grey-green leaves often suffused with rose-red and produces reddish-purple flowers in summer. This plant is highly variable due to numerous cultivars and is traditionally thought to protect against thunderstorms. It is cultivated for groundcover in hot, dry places and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Sedeveria 'Blue Elf'
Sedeveria 'Blue Elf' is a compact, drought-tolerant succulent with rosette-shaped blue-green leaves that can turn pink or burgundy under stress. It grows 3 to 6 inches tall and 3 to 7 inches wide, producing yellow flowers multiple times a year. This plant thrives in bright light and well-draining soil, making it ideal for sunny, south-facing locations. It requires minimal watering and can be moved indoors if temperatures drop below 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Echeveria laui
Echeveria laui is a drought-tolerant succulent that requires ample light and well-draining soil. It is recommended to place it in a south-facing location and allow drought periods between waterings, as it can freeze below 40°F.
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium tabuliforme is a unique succulent native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, known for its flat, circular rosettes of bright green leaves. This plant thrives on moist, north-facing cliffs and is short-lived, typically flowering after 3-4 years before dying. It produces a striking display of yellow flowers on a tall stalk. Aeonium tabuliforme prefers full sun to enhance its leaf color and requires excellent drainage. It is relatively disease-free but can be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs. The cultivar 'Variegata' features darker green leaves with white edges. This plant has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is best suited for temperatures between 60°F to 75°F and prefers humidity levels around 40-60%.
Crassula congesta
Crassula congesta, a monocarpic succulent, is native to South Africa and known for its soft, silky leaves. It grows erect with a single stem, reaching up to 4 inches in height. The plant produces flowers in shades of rose, mauve, pale yellow, and green. It is slightly frost-hardy and thrives in filtered or partial sun, making it a slow-growing yet charming addition to succulent collections.
Kalanchoe marmorata
Kalanchoe marmorata, also known as the Penwiper plant, is a succulent native to Central and East Africa. It features glaucous leaves with purple spots and starry white flowers in spring. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil.
Graptopetalum superbum
Graptopetalum superbum is a succulent known for its unique rosette shape and pastel colors, including lavender, pale green, silver, and pink. It thrives in well-draining soil and ample sunlight, requiring minimal maintenance. This drought-tolerant plant is perfect for sunny areas and does not require frequent watering.
Crassula cotyledonis
Crassula cotyledonis is a low-growing succulent native to the rocky landscapes of Namaqualand and the Karoo in South Africa. It forms a sparse rosette with light grey-green, ovate leaves covered in velvety, backward-pointing hairs. The plant's leaves can turn pink along the margins when exposed to full sun, adding a touch of color to its appearance. In spring and summer, it produces tiny, cream-to-greenish flowers in rounded clusters on elongated stems. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires minimal watering, making it an excellent choice for dry, sunny locations. Crassula cotyledonis is easy to propagate through leaf cuttings and is resistant to USDA zones 9-11, making it a versatile addition to any succulent collection.
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi is a small shrubby succulent from Madagascar, growing 1 to 2 feet tall with lavender gray-green leaves. It features scalloped margins and a glaucous coating, with edges that may turn pink or red under strong sunlight.
Crassula barbata
Crassula barbata is a flowering plant endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny areas with well-draining soil. This plant requires minimal watering and benefits from dry periods to prevent waterlogging.
Kalanchoe sexangularis
Kalanchoe sexangularis is a succulent perennial with reddish shoots and green to deep ruby-red leaves. It blooms in winter with yellow flowers and is common in southern Africa, thriving in rocky, shaded areas.
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum'
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' is an evergreen groundcover known for its striking green leaves edged in white. This low-growing perennial forms a non-weedy mat and is highly drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny locations. It rarely flowers, but when it does, it produces small yellow blooms. The plant thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. It can withstand temperatures as low as 40°F, but prefers ample light to maintain its vibrant foliage. This sedum is versatile in reproduction and can adapt to various garden settings, including rock gardens and living walls.
Pachyphytum oviferum
Pachyphytum oviferum, native to Mexico, is a succulent with smooth, chubby leaves that vary in color from pink to purple. It produces pink to red flowers in late winter to early spring and grows up to 4 inches tall and 12 inches wide. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires watering only when the soil is dry, making it a low-maintenance choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Crassula nudicaulis
Crassula nudicaulis is a drought-tolerant succulent native to South Africa, featuring lime-green paddle-shaped leaves with a silvery sheen. This slow-growing plant reaches up to 12 inches and produces white flowers in summer, thriving in sunny areas with well-draining soil.
Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine'
Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine' is a compact succulent known for its rich black-green foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom in midsummer. This vigorous grower forms a 6-inch tall mound that can spread up to 20 inches wide. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and green roofs. The plant's vibrant flowers and glossy foliage provide a striking contrast in any garden setting.
Echeveria 'Atlantis'
Echeveria 'Atlantis' is a vibrant succulent native to Mexico, known for its blue to green leaves with pink edges and pink-orange flowers in spring. It is easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners, and requires bright light with protection from direct sunlight. The plant prefers granular soil and is not cold hardy, requiring protection in cold weather. Its rosette shape and powdery leaf coating add to its visual appeal.
Aeonium aureum
Aeonium aureum is a succulent native to the Canary Islands, featuring very short stems with several leaf rosettes of grey-green, fleshy leaves. It produces bright yellow flowers and is highly drought-tolerant, thriving in sunny areas with well-draining soil.
Sedum morganianum
Sedum morganianum, also known as Burro's Tail, is a trailing succulent native to southern Mexico. It features fleshy blue-green leaves and terminal pink to red flowers in summer. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in bright, indirect light. It requires porous, well-draining soil and infrequent watering, making it ideal for hanging pots.
Crassula 'Jade'
Crassula 'Jade' is an evergreen succulent from South Africa with green, finger-like leaves tipped with red. It blooms with small pinkish-white flowers in late fall and early winter.
Kalanchoe tetraphylla
Kalanchoe tetraphylla is a succulent with upright woody stems and a rosette of broad, serrated leaves. The plant can reach up to 5 feet in height, with leaves growing up to 6 inches long. It prefers sun to partial shade and requires dry periods between waterings, making it well-suited for warm climates.
Aeonium nobile
Aeonium nobile is a succulent, subtropical flowering plant native to La Palma in the Canary Islands. It grows on dry slopes and cliffs, producing large spreading inflorescences with bright red flowers. The plant's leaves are yellow-green with red to brown edges, forming a rosette up to 32 inches in diameter. It requires full to partial sun and well-drained soil, thriving in warm temperatures.