Succulent Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular succulents with care guides, traits, and propagation methods.
Featured Succulent
Showing 46 of 71 species(1–24)
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.
© 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.
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.
Crassula (Jade Plant)
Crassula ovata (Jade Plant) is the representative. Thick round leaves are charming. Given as good luck gift.
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.
© Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0Echeveria Elegans
Echeveria elegans
An echeveria called 'Moonlight' with beautiful powdery coating. Classic species with most easily formed rosette.
Echeveria lilacina
Echeveria lilacina
A Mexican native echeveria with an elegant overall lilac hue. White powdery leaves have earned it the nickname ‘Ghost Echeveria’.
Echeveria Lola
An echeveria with beautiful pastel pink-purple gradient. Small with easily formed rosette.
Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg
A renowned echeveria cultivar with beautiful purple-pink rosette. Classic loved worldwide.
© Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0Echeveria Pulidonis
Echeveria pulidonis
An elegant echeveria with pale blue leaves and red margins. Breed with beautifully formed rosette.
Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra
A succulent with densely packed small round leaves. Can be trained as bonsai, eco-friendly with high CO2 absorption.
Gasteria
A hardy succulent with thick tongue-like leaves. High shade tolerance makes it ideal for indoor growing.
Golden Ball Cactus
Parodia leninghausii
A cylindrical cactus glowing golden under a coat of soft golden bristles. Hardy, easy, and clustering with offsets, it is a popular beginner cactus.
© Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0Graptopetalum Paraguayense
Graptopetalum paraguayense
A beautiful succulent with calm silver-gray rosettes. Very hardy and easy to propagate.
© Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0Graptopetlum
Hardy succulent with Oborozuki as representative. Beautiful silver-grey leaves. Easy leaf propagation. Perfect for beginners.
© Dinkum / CC BY-SA 3.0Graptoveria
×Graptoveria
An intergeneric hybrid of Graptopetalum and Echeveria. Inherits the best of both parents - hardy and beautiful.
Graptoveria Debbie
A beautiful intergeneric hybrid with pale purple rosette. Easy to grow, especially beautiful pink-purple when stressed.
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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.