These fascinating plants are wonderful examples of how adaptable nature is. In order to handle drought conditions, succulent plants have the ability to store moisture which they use slowly, enabling them to survive until the next rain comes. 

Water is stored in the thick fleshy leaves, swollen stems and sometimes even in the roots. 

There are literally thousands of species in this Genus and because they are so tolerant and easy to grow, once the succulent bug has bitten you, you will want to become a collector of these fascinating plants.





 

This succulent shrub has branching woody stems with black leaves which are arranged as rosettes and the flowers are borne on large pyramid shaped racemes. Refresh the bush with a post flower prune. Hardy, wind and coastal tolerant. Prefers full sun to part shade.

 

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The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. A stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100 cm.

 

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aka Jade Plant or Money tree

Money Tree. This attractive succulent like plant is commonly known as the Jade plant or Money tree and makes for an awesome pot plant. Great in containers and in full sun well drained spots in the garden. Protect from frost.

 

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Like a fat slice of dark chocolate cake for your garden, this near-black succulent produces dense clumps of rosettes with leaves emerging green before darkening to brown. Easy to grow in soil with good drainage. Bright red flowers appear in Autumn. Tolerates some shade, best in full sun.

 

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A chunky compact cultivar with lime green leaves tipped with red, offsetting freely to form dense mounds. Easy to grow in soil with good drainage. Ideal for containers in hot sunny spots or in amongst the rockery in sunny well, drained positions. Perennial

 

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aka Perle Von Nurnberg

This small succulent is a popular choice for succulent culture fans. A small evergreen succulent of breathtaking beauty that forms a solitary rosette of fleshy, pointed, pastel gray leaves graced with a purple pink blush. Flower spikes of coral pink adorn this delightful rosette succulent. Perennial

 

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An intriguing succulent with thick, blue-gray leaves that curve upward. Bright orange and yellow flowers rise above the foliage on tall arching inflorescence in summer. Adds unique texture to rock gardens, borders and container gardens.

 

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aka Echeveria

This succulent quickly forms lots of tidy rosettes of fleshy blue/grey leaves edged with pink and violet. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Hardy and fast growing . Great for planting in a container. Evergreen.

 

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aka Mistletoe Cactus

Rhipsalis is genus of cactus, they are without spines, they do well without any direct sun, and need a good amount of water. These draping, cascading cacti have long, thin, intertwined stems. They are usually grown as indoors plants. Protect from frost.

 

aka String of Dolphins

A trendy succulent houseplant. With its arched leaf and two fins they look like dolphins leaping in the air playing. They can cascade down over the sides of any pot or can be hung in a basket and left to trail down or along a shelf or windowsill.