Crassula rupestris

This tiny succulent has thin, green, wedge-shaped leaves piled up along its stem. It typically grows tall first, then outwards, with several stems branching off. In the springtime, it produces delicate white blossoms. Care and Propagation Information Crassula rupestris is ideal for small gardens and terrariums due to its upward-growing habit that eventually cascades down. …

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Pachyphytum oviferum

This particular succulent has big, oval leaves that are covered with a waxy powder that serves as a type of sunscreen. Come spring, you can expect to see red and white blossoms. Care and Propagation Information Pachyphytum oviferum “Pink Moonstone” is an attractive plant that can feature leaves of various shades, from a peachy-orange to …

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7 tips to Stop Killing Your Succulents

How do I stop my succulents from dying? 1) Use soil that is specifically formulated for cacti and succulents which will enable the plants to drain properly.2) Place the succulents in a spot where it will be exposed to the appropriate amounts of sunlight, shade, and temperatures.3) Do not give the succulents too much water.4) …

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Peperomia prostrata “String of Turtles”

The green succulent known as “String of Turtles” earns its name from the variegated pattern on its round leaves, which resemble the shells of turtles. During the blooming season, it produces tall spikes of green with small flowers at the end of each one. This is an ideal houseplant for those looking for a pet-safe …

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Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’

‘Pink Butterflies’ is an eye-catching succulent with green leaves covered with spots, and featuring bright pink plantlets along the edges. Similar to its parent plants, Kalanchoe delagoensi and Kalanchoe daigremontiana, it is reported to be monocarpic, meaning it will only bloom once in its lifetime, usually taking several years before its pink flowers emerge in …

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Echeveria laui

This attractive grey-white succulent has strong, smooth, oval-shaped leaves coated in a thick powdery substance. When exposed to direct sunlight, the edges of the leaves take on a pink hue. It is an incredibly slow-growing succulent, and highly prized by collectors. Look out for yellow flowers in the summer or autumn. Table of Contents Toggle …

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Graptoveria ‘Bashful’

This stemless succulent hybrid has thick, minty green leaves. As it grows, its rosettes spread out and form clumps. If it is exposed to plenty of sunlight or cooler temperatures, the leaves will take on a pink hue. In the spring, it will produce white and yellow flowers. Table of Contents Toggle Care and Propagation …

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Sempervivum ‘Pink Lotus’

This succulent has pink and grey leaves that cluster together in a rosette when exposed to strong sunlight. This particular hybrid is a combination of Sempervivum ‘Lilac Time’ and Sempervivum ‘Jungle Shadows’. It may take several years for the plant to bloom, and it will produce numerous offsets before its death. When it does flower, …

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