About This Q&A
Ask a question and receive knowledgeable answers from topic experts
Types of Succulents Q&A
SubscribeActivity timeframe
-
Do sempervivum gold nugget plants multiply? View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago | Propagation, Types of Succulents
Can I request a certain color or species of lithops? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Types of Succulents, Color, Ordering Info
Are any of these Senecio plants safe for pets? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Types of Succulents, Types of Succulents
Browse all available Euphorbia here
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) is a diverse group that includes a variety of fierce and exotic looking succulents. These oddballs are easy to grow and make quite a statement when potted solo or in arrangements. Use caution when handling Euphorbia , as they contain a caustic white sap that causes skin irritation.
APPEARANCE
Form: Succulent Euphorbia can take a lot o Read more
Browse all Aeonium here.
Aeonium (a-OH-nee-um) are a wild and whimsical group of succulents from the subtropical Canary Islands. With pinwheel rosettes perched atop long, undulating stems they make a striking subshrub in Mediterranean climates and a real stunner of a window sill plant everywhere else. Whether kept short and tidy with pruning or given space to branch and sprawl, these showy beauties are sure to Read more
What is the scientific name for the Burro’s Tail? View answer
Asked 8 ´months ago | Types of Succulents
Browse all available Mangave here.
Mangave (man-GAH-vey) is a relatively recent cross of Manfreda and Agave and the results are truly the best of both worlds. This unique group of plants is shaped like a traditional Agave , but it bears red to purple spots, has gentle, easy to handle leaves, and grows about twice as fast. Gardeners looking for large, exotic plants with out of this world colors will love discove Read more
Succulents can display a wide range of shapes and growth habits. We use the following categories to help you find the plant forms you want.
Rosette
Many succulents have very short stems with leaves arranged around them like the petals of a flower. This form is sometimes said to resemble a lotus or an artichoke and is best exemplified by Echeveria and Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks) .
Loose Rosette
W Read more
One of the struggles of owning pets and plants is creating a space that's safe for both. Fortunately, most succulents are completely harmless to animals.
Additionally, most animals instinctively avoid eating succulents. They just don't smell or taste very appetizing. Consider Los Angeles, a city covered with wild Jade Plants. Jade is slightly toxic and there are more than 2.6 million cats and dogs in the city , Read more
Which succulents are best for wet / humid conditions? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Types of Succulents, Climate, Watering
Sempervivum (Hens & Chicks), like some Agave and Tillandsia (Air Plants), are monocarpic, meaning that each plant can only bloom once in its lifetime. Fortunately, a Semp rosette will grow for many years and produce lots offsets (chicks) before blooming out, and the chicks will live on.
You can temporarily halt the blooming process by scooping out the bloom stalk with a sharp, clean knife. This only works i Read more
Browse all available Gasteria here
Gasteria (gas-TAIR-ee-uh) is the best succulent variety for indoor growing and an easy-to-grow oddity, even for plant novices. These slow-growers have an eye-catching look and can survive even in dark rooms. When it comes to low-maintenance, exotic houseplants, Gasteria can’t be beat.
APPEARANCE
Form: Range in height from under 1.0" ( G. bicolor var. lilip Read more
Browse all available Kalanchoe here.
Kalanchoe (kal-un-KO-ee) is a group of exotic succulents prized for their unusual foliage and flowers. They are reliably easy to grow and can be almost alien in appearance. Look for large, embellished leaves that can be toothed, wavy, or lined with new plantlets.
APPEARANCE
Colors : A range of shades from glaucous pastels to splashy jewel tones, some with over Read more
Browse all available Opuntia here.
Opuntia (oh-PUN-tee-uh) (Prickly Pear Cactus) are known for bright red fruits and abundant, showy blooms. They are easy to grow and maintain, even in regions too cold and wet for other cacti. Their quirky, sculptural appearance make for eye-catching silhouettes in the garden.
APPEARANCE
Form: Opuntia have pancake-like stems called "pads" that are about 0.75" thi Read more
Browse all Sempervivum heuffelii here
Heuffelii (hew-FEL-ee-eye) are a remarkable species of Sempervivum that encompass a wide diversity of year-round colors. They have superior resilience against cold, heat, drought, and rain, and even hold their color better than most hardy succulents. When left alone, they form tidy rosette clumps. Not commonly available in stores (or even in enthusiast collections), S. heuf Read more
