A succulent is a plant that has low water requirements and can survive in all types of climates. Several species are epiphytes from tropical rainforests, but many others enjoy a temperate climate throughout the year and only become succulent when the rainfall is low. Several characteristics are essential for succulents, including their internal volume and minimum surface area, which helps them store water and withstand drying out. The next step is to choose a suitable succulent for your climate and growing conditions.
Burro’s tail
A burro’s tail is a type of succulent plant, native to southern Mexico. This plant produces trailing stems of up to 60 cm, which are covered with fleshy blue-green leaves. In the summer, the plant produces terminal flowers. Burro’s tail succulent plants are great for succulent gardens because of their easy care. They can tolerate full sun, so plant them in shady spots to prevent them from wilting.
Echeveria
Despite their name, the Echeveria succulent plant is actually a flowering shrub from the family Crassulaceae. They are native to the semi-desert regions of Mexico, Central America, and northwestern South America. Regardless of what country you live in, you can grow Echeveria in your own home. Its distinctive shape and succulent nature makes it a great choice for any home decor.
Graptopetalum
A perennial succulent plant, the Graptopetalum is a member of the Crassulaceae family. Native to Mexico and Arizona, they grow in a rosette and have as many as 19 species. The rosette-like growth habit and the spiky leaves give the Graptopetalum succulent plant its name. This plant genus consists of several types, each of which is unique in its own way, but you will find that most will grow in the same growing conditions.
Mammillaria
The Mammillaria succulent plant is a member of the cactus family. Its flowers emerge from tubercles on previous year’s growth and have an interesting halo effect. This plant belongs to the largest cactus family with nearly 200 recognized species. According to the latest scientific consensus, Mammillaria backebergiana subsp. ernestii is the most commonly found form in cultivation.
Lithops
The Lithops succulent plant is a member of the Aizoaceae family of ice plants. Members of this genus are native to southern Africa. Their name derives from the Ancient Greek words and which mean stone, which is in reference to their stone-like appearance. This type of plant requires a dry climate and a well-drained soil to survive. In addition to being a succulent plant, Lithops is also known as the’stone-finger’.
Lapidaria
This succulent flower is a delicate example of the flora of the Aizoaceae family. Lapidaria is a member of this family and is closely related to Lithops. Its stems are 2.5 inches in diameter and the leaves are rounded-triangular. They are grayish in color and paler at the base. The flowers are a golden yellow, and the plant is somewhat cold hardy.
Ebracteola
There are several species of succulent plants in the genus Ebracteola. This genus is found in the Aizoaceae family, with a large distribution range from the northern Cape to the Sperrgebiet in Namibia. Each species of Ebracteola has a distinctive form, but most species are compact and clumpy with swollen roots. The plants have smooth, fleshy leaves, arranged in two to six pairs. The flowers of this succulent plant are pure white and the plants grow in clusters.