Succulent Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular succulents with care guides, traits, and propagation methods.
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Showing 46 of 71 species(25–46)
Gymnocalycium
A popular cactus genus with beautiful ribs on spherical bodies. Beautiful flowers and many species collected.
Haworthia
Haworthia spp.
Unique succulent with translucent leaf tips called 'windows' that transmit light. Shade-tolerant, thriving in bright indirect light indoors. Obtusa and Retusa are popular. Compact and space-efficient.
© Abu Shawka / CC BY-SA 4.0Haworthia Fasciata
Haworthia fasciata
A haworthia with hard leaves with white horizontal stripes. Hardy classic growing in low indoor light.
© author is sannse . / CC BY-SA 3.0Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
A hardy succulent popular for its auspicious name. Features thick round leaves and woody trunk.
Jelly Bean Plant
Sedum rubrotinctum
A sedum with plump round leaves strung together. Leaf tips turn beautifully red in good sunlight. Hardy, easy to propagate, and a classic choice for beginners.
Kalanchoe
Flowering succulent with rich flower colors. Popular as gifts. Many unique species like Mother of Thousands.
Lace Aloe
Gonialoe aristata
A small aloe with beautiful lace-like white tubercles along leaf edges. Resembles Haworthia and is shade-tolerant, easy to grow indoors. Produces abundant offsets.
© Reinhart Schade / CC BY-SA 3.0Mammillaria
A cactus blooming cute ring-shaped flowers on small globes. Very many species, ideal for collecting.
Moon Cactus
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii (variegated)
A colorful grafted cactus: a chlorophyll-free bright-red ball joined onto a green rootstock. It cannot live on its own, and the rootstock determines its lifespan.
© Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0Moonstone
Pachyphytum oviferum
A succulent featuring perfectly round plump leaves. Beautiful when colored in pastel pink.
© Gmihail at Serbian Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 rsMother of Thousands
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
A unique succulent producing masses of plantlets (adventitious buds) on leaf edges. Amazing reproduction.
© Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova / CC BY-SA 4.0Panda Plant
Kalanchoe tomentosa
A cute succulent with fuzzy leaves like rabbit ears. Brown spots along leaf edges.
Peanut Cactus
Echinopsis chamaecereus
A small cactus of finger-like stems that cluster and trail, opening a succession of vivid orange-red flowers. Hardy and free-flowering, it is an easy favorite.
© Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA / CC BY 2.0Peruvian Apple Cactus
Cereus repandus
A large columnar cactus growing straight up. Highly popular as interior accent.
© Marcin Sochacki (Wanted) / CC BY-SA 4.0Prickly Pear
A cactus with flat paddle-shaped stems in series. Hardy species also eaten in Mexico.
© Paul Kaluschke / CC BY-SA 2.5Rhipsalis
An epiphytic cactus with thin stems trailing like threads. No spines, also called jungle cactus.
Ruby Necklace
Othonna capensis
A purple-tinged red trailing succulent. Leaves turn vivid purple-red when temperatures drop. Similar care to String of Pearls, popular for hanging displays.
Sea-Urchin Cactus
Echinopsis eyriesii
A classic household globe cactus long grown in Japan. In early summer it opens huge fragrant white flowers at night. Hardy, cold-tolerant, and clustering.
Sedum
Most species-rich succulent genus. Hardy enough for ground cover. Jelly Bean and Aurora are popular varieties.
Sempervivum (Hen and Chicks)
European succulent with extreme cold tolerance. Survives -20°C and grows outdoors year-round. Proliferates via offsets.
© Photo: Dr. David Midgley / CC BY-SA 2.5String of Hearts
Ceropegia woodii
A cute succulent with small heart-shaped leaves on trailing vines. Adorable when displayed in hanging baskets.
© John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America / CC BY 2.0Tiger Jaw
A unique succulent with jagged tooth-like leaf edges reminiscent of a tiger's jaw.
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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.