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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.

 

This succulent shrub has bright green leaves which are arranged in rosettes about 20 cm diameter. The yellow flowers are borne on large pyramid shaped racemes that can reach 90 cm tall. Refresh the bush with a post flower prune. Hardy, wind and coastal tolerant. Prefers full sun to part shade.

 

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.

 

Now this is a beautiful succulent with almost floral characteristics.It produces lovely green pink curled leaves creating the floral effect as the rosettes grow. Loves the nice cosy warmth in a sheltered corner or will happily grow in a pot or the garden. Drought tolerant.