Succulent Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular succulents with care guides, traits, and propagation methods.
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Aeonium
Unique silhouette with rosette leaves atop stems. Zwartkop (Black Rose) most famous. Winter grower, dormant in summer.
Black Rose Aeonium
Aeonium arboreum
An impressive succulent with dark purple to black rosettes. Winter grower, dormant in summer.
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.
© Abu Shawka / CC0Conophytum burgeri
Conophytum burgeri
A single-headed, onion-shaped Conophytum with glossy, translucent skin and only a tiny slit at the top. It blushes pink to reddish-purple in cold weather or strong sun.
© Dornenwolf / CC BY 2.0Lithops aucampiae
Lithops aucampiae
A large Lithops with red-brown tops netted in darker brown. It bears big bright yellow flowers and is a tough, common species fairly forgiving of watering mistakes.
© Original uploader was Philip2007 at it.wikipedia / Public domainLithops dorotheae
Lithops dorotheae
A Lithops whose swollen tops carry blood-red branching markings in the windows. The intensity and layout of the pattern vary, and there is a selection marked only in the centre.
© 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.
© Averater / CC BY-SA 3.0Lithops julii
Lithops julii
A Lithops with whitish-grey tops netted in brown and a characteristic 'lip-smear' line along the fissure. It bears white flowers.
© Amada44 / CC BY 3.0Lithops lesliei
Lithops lesliei
A Lithops with inverted-cone heads whose flat tops carry lacework of tiny clear windows. A long-loved standard species with yellow autumn flowers.
© Dysmorodrepanis / CC BY-SA 3.0Lithops salicola
Lithops salicola
A tall Lithops with grey sides and large olive to dark green windows. It bears white flowers in autumn and clumps readily; a purple selection is also well known.
© Susomoinhos / CC0Tiger jaws
Faucaria tigrina
A mesemb whose paired, thick triangular leaves bear soft, thread-like teeth like open jaws. Large yellow flowers appear between the white-dotted leaves in autumn and winter.
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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.