Succulent Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular succulents with care guides, traits, and propagation methods.
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Showing 71 of 71 species(1–24)
Aeonium
Unique silhouette with rosette leaves atop stems. Zwartkop (Black Rose) most famous. Winter grower, dormant in summer.
© Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0Agave (General)
Extremely popular succulent genus. Ranges from expensive Titanota to garden-friendly Attenuata.
Aloe
Succulent known for medicinal and edible uses. Aloe vera most famous. Hardy, fast-growing, recommended for beginners.
© Collage by en:User:MidgleyDJ , original images from Wikimedia commons ( Image:Aloe_vera_offsets.jpg and Image:Aloe_vera_C.jpg ) / CC BY-SA 3.0Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
World-famous succulent for medicinal and beauty uses. Thick leaves contain gel-like compounds.
© Kosteek / Public domainAstrophytum
A cactus with star-like shape and white flecks. Many popular varieties like Kabuto and Ranpo.
© Andrew Hankey / CC BY-SA 4.0Baseball Plant
Euphorbia obesa
A spherical succulent resembling a baseball. Looks like a cactus but is a completely different Euphorbia.
© Abu Shawka / CC BY-SA 3.0Bear's Paw
Cotyledon tomentosa
A cute succulent with bear paw-shaped leaves. Characterized by claw-like protrusions at leaf tips.
Bear’s Paw (White Bear)
Cotyledon tomentosa subsp. ladismithiensis
A subspecies of Bear’s Paw covered in white fluff. The red claw-like leaf tips and fuzzy texture make it a beloved succulent.
Black Rose Aeonium
Aeonium arboreum
An impressive succulent with dark purple to black rosettes. Winter grower, dormant in summer.
Blue Candelabra Cactus
Myrtillocactus geometrizans
A columnar cactus prized for powdery blue-green stems. Hardy and fast-growing, it is a standard grafting rootstock and a striking garden specimen.
Blue Chalksticks
Curio repens
A succulent with densely packed blue-white stick-like leaves. A blue variety also usable as ground cover.
© Morningdew51 at English Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
A succulent with plump leaves trailing downward in chains. Beautiful when displayed in hanging baskets.
© Michael Joachim Lucke (= user Gilbert8888 ) / CC BY-SA 3.0Carrion Flower
A unique succulent blooming large starfish-shaped flowers. Flowers attract insects with carrion-like smell.
Cocoon Plant
Caputia tomentosa
A winter-growing succulent (formerly Senecio) with silvery-white hairy leaves resembling cocoons. Also known as the Cocoon Plant for its beautiful silver appearance.
Conophytum
Related to lithops. Small squishy spheres clustering together are adorable. Winter grower active autumn-winter.
Cotyledon
Cotyledon spp.
South African succulent with bear-paw-like leaves inspiring its common name. Thick, soft foliage forming compact rosettes. Fast-growing with minimal care requirements, ideal for succulent beginners.
Crassula (Jade Plant)
Crassula ovata (Jade Plant) is the representative. Thick round leaves are charming. Given as good luck gift.
Crassula Buddha’s Temple
Crassula ʽBuddha’s Temple’
A unique Crassula with stacked leaves forming a tower-like geometric shape.
Echeveria
Echeveria spp.
The quintessential rosette succulent, with flower-like leaf arrangements in hundreds of species. Beautiful stress coloring in autumn/winter. Easy leaf propagation makes collecting irresistible.
Echeveria ‘Laurinze’
Echeveria ‘Laurinze’
A beautiful echeveria hybrid with soft purple-green gradients and powdery texture. Popular for its neat rosette and stunning autumn color changes.
Echeveria ‘Momotaro’
Echeveria ‘Momotaro’
A popular Japanese echeveria cultivar with beautiful peach-tipped leaves and neat rosette. Bred domestically, it displays stunning seasonal color changes.
© stephen boisvert from Chicago, United States / CC BY 2.0Echeveria Agavoides
Echeveria agavoides
An echeveria with agave-like pointed leaves. Beautiful with red leaf tip accents.
Echeveria Black Prince
Echeveria ʽBlack Prince’
An echeveria with mystical nearly-black deep purple rosette. Outstanding presence among succulents.
Echeveria chihuahuaensis
Echeveria chihuahuaensis
A native echeveria species from Chihuahua, Mexico. Powdery blue-green leaves with red tips form a beautifully compact rosette, highly popular among collectors.
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Succulent FAQ
- How much do succulents cost?
- Common Echeveria cost 300-2,000 yen, popular Haworthia obtusa 1,000-10,000 yen, and rare hybrids or large specimens can exceed tens of thousands of yen.
- Can beginners grow succulents?
- Echeveria, Sedum, and Graptopetalum are hardy and beginner-friendly. Place in a sunny spot and water only when the soil is completely dry.
- What are the key tips for growing succulents?
- Place in a sunny spot with good airflow and water sparingly. Many species go dormant in summer and winter, so adjusting care to their growing season is key to beautiful growth.
- What should I check when buying succulents?
- Check that leaves are plump and firm, the base isn't rotting, and there are no pests (like mealybugs). For bare-root plants, root condition is also important.
- How long do succulents live?
- With proper care, succulents can thrive for 10+ years depending on species. They're easily propagated through leaf cuttings and division, allowing enjoyment across generations.