Succulent Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular succulents with care guides, traits, and propagation methods.
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Showing 32 of 129 species(25–32)
© Dysmorodrepanis / CC BY-SA 3.0Haworthia maughanii
Haworthia truncata var. maughanii
A Haworthia whose short cylindrical leaves end in round, sliced-off windows arranged in a rosette. Windows range from clear to opaque or veined, and many selections exist.
Haworthia Obtusa
Haworthia cooperi var. truncata
A popular Haworthia variety with spherical translucent ‘windows’ that beautifully transmit light. Known as ‘dewdrop’ in Japan, it has a uniquely mystical beauty.
© Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0Haworthia truncata
Haworthia truncata
A Haworthia whose flat-topped leaves look as if sliced off, arranged in two ranks like a fan. The cut-looking tips are translucent windows with line markings.
© Rillke / CC BY-SA 3.0Lithops fulviceps
Lithops fulviceps
A Lithops with orange-brown tops covered in small raised dots, grey to brown or purple, like tiny blisters. Smaller than most Lithops, with yellow flowers.
Rainbow Cactus
Echinocereus rigidissimus
A small cactus whose pink, white, and reddish spines stack in bands like a rainbow. Its large vivid magenta flowers add to its appeal as a prized collector's cactus.
© Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0Sea urchin cactus / Star cactus
Astrophytum asterias
A spineless, flattened dome divided by about eight ribs, each with a line of woolly areoles and dusted with white flecks, like a sea urchin. The wild species behind Japan's 'Super Kabuto'.
© Hectonichus / CC BY-SA 3.0Split Rock
Pleiospilos nelii
A unique succulent looking like a split rock. Beautiful when flowers bloom from the center.
Variegated String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Variegated variety of String of Pearls. White to cream variegation creates a more gorgeous impression.
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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.