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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

aka String of Fish Hooks

A trendy succulent houseplant. With its plump leaves that look like fish hooks or bananas they can trail down over the sides of any pot or can be hung in a basket. These have a slight lime green streak that runs down the length of the leaf making it look like a shimmer to a fish.

 

aka String of Pearls

A trendy succulent houseplant. With its plump strings of pearls 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.

Healthy pearls are when you gently touch a pearl and they are firm to touch.