Plants in family crassulaceae
Crassula tetragona
Crassula tetragona is a succulent native to Southern Africa, often used as a 'pine tree' in Bonsai. It features erect or spreading shrubs with woody stems and crossed pairs of green leaves. This plant is frost-resistant, prefers full sun, and is propagated from leaves and cuttings.
Graptoveria 'Opalina'
Graptoveria 'Opalina' is a charming succulent known for its rosette form and drought tolerance. It thrives in sunny locations, ideally south-facing, and requires well-draining soil. This plant needs minimal watering and should be protected from water-logging. Its ability to reproduce in various ways makes it a versatile addition to any succulent collection.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sedum 'Autumn Fire'
Sedum 'Autumn Fire' is a drought-tolerant perennial with light to medium green foliage and stunning pink flower clusters. It blooms in late summer and fall, with foliage retaining color through winter. This plant grows up to 2.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, thriving in full sun and sandy or gravelly soil.
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.
Kalanchoe beharensis
Kalanchoe beharensis, native to Madagascar, is an evergreen shrub with large, triangular leaves covered in a velvety, silver-green fuzz. This succulent can grow up to 12 feet tall and is known for its unique leaf texture and undulated margins. It blooms with small, yellowish flowers from spring to summer and is frost-resistant to a degree. The 'Fang' cultivar has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Echeveria 'Blue Atoll'
Echeveria 'Blue Atoll' is a fast-growing succulent with blue-green rosettes covered in a white powdery coating. It can reach up to 6 inches tall and 10 inches in diameter, producing bell-shaped orange to yellow flowers in spring. This plant is suitable for containers, rock gardens, or green roofs and requires well-draining soil. It is not cold hardy and should be moved indoors if temperatures drop below 30°F.
Sedum nevii
This drought-tolerant plant naturally grows in sunny areas and requires porous, well-draining soil. It needs minimal watering and should avoid wet soil. Adding pumice, perlite, or grit to the soil can improve drainage, and it can freeze if temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Monanthes polyphylla
Monanthes polyphylla is a succulent native to the Canary Islands, characterized by small rosettes of cylindrical green leaves. It grows up to 5 inches tall and produces star-shaped flowers in various colors during summer.
Echeveria agavoides 'Christmas'
Echeveria agavoides 'Christmas' is a drought-tolerant succulent with bright green leaves edged in red, forming a rosette shape. It produces orange flowers and can be grown indoors or outdoors, reaching 3-7 inches tall and 4-8 inches wide. This plant prefers sunny areas and well-draining soil, requiring little watering. It is sensitive to cold and should be protected from temperatures below 40°F.
Aeonium gomerense
Aeonium gomerense is a succulent from the Crassulaceae family, known for its green leaves with potential red edges. It can grow up to 2 meters tall and features rosettes up to 28 cm in diameter. This plant blooms in winter and spring with pale yellow flowers with pink tips. Aeonium gomerense prefers full to partial sun and requires a soak and dry watering method, thriving in porous soil with excellent drainage.
Sedum praealtum
Sedum praealtum is a succulent native to Mexico and Guatemala, known for its green leaves that can turn slightly red. It grows up to 3 feet tall and produces yellow flowers in winter and spring. This easy-care plant thrives in full sun to slight shade and requires well-draining soil.
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%.
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.
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.
Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple'
Echeveria 'Emerald Ripple' is a succulent with bright green leaves tipped in red, ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardens in warm climates. It is easy to care for, requiring well-draining soil and minimal watering, typically 1-2 times a week when the soil is dry. This plant is not cold hardy and should be moved indoors if temperatures drop below 30°F. It thrives with 2-3 hours of sunlight daily and is drought-tolerant, making it a perfect choice for sunny areas. Its ability to reproduce in various ways adds to its appeal for succulent collectors.
Tylecodon wallichii
Tylecodon wallichii, also known as Pegleg butterbush, is a slow-growing succulent shrublet native to South Namibia. It features thick, knobby stems and yellowish-green urn-shaped flowers, thriving in well-drained sandy soils with full sun to partial shade exposure.
Sedum japonicum
Sedum japonicum is a charming green creeping succulent with foliage that resembles jointed pine cones. This perennial plant is well-suited for sunny locations and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract butterflies. It is also resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens focused on xeriscaping.