List of Succulent Plants from A to Z

Agave.
Aloe Vera.
Aroena.
Baby Toes.
Ballerina Flower.
Bieblii.
Burro's Tail.
Christmas Cactus.

How can I identify my succulent?
How many succulents are there?
What are the easiest succulents to grow?
What types of succulents can you propagate?
What is the best fertilizer for succulents?
What does Overwatered succulent look like?
What succulents grow tall?
Do purple succulents exist?
Do succulents need sun?
Can succulents stay in small pots?
How do you encourage succulents to grow?

How can I identify my succulent?

A great option for identification is an app put together by my friend Jacki at Drought Smart Plants called Succulent ID. You can look at different genera of succulents or search through photos based on characteristics of your succulent. She also has an ebook just for identifying Sempervivums which you can get here.

How many succulents are there?

There are over 10,000 known succulent species around the world. Many are continually being crossbred by nurseries worldwide, with new cultivars appearing on the market nearly every week!

What are the easiest succulents to grow?

Here are six succulents that are easy to grow indoors year-round.

6 Succulents to Add to Your Home.
Jade Plant. Native to South Africa, the jade plant has thick stems and glossy green leaves. ...
Aloe Vera. ...
Echeveria. ...
Zebra Plant. ...
Panda Plant. ...
Crown of Thorns. ...
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What types of succulents can you propagate?

Sedum and Echeveria are two varieties of succulents that can be propagated from both leaves and cuttings, while Aeoniums can only be propagated from cuttings.

What is the best fertilizer for succulents?

6 Best Fertilizers for Succulents (Review)

Dr. Earth Premium Gold Pure & Natural Fertilizer.
Organic Worms.
Grow Better Organic Cactus & Succulent Fertilizer.
Miracle-Gro Succulent Plant Food.
Authentic Haven Brand Manure Tea.

What does Overwatered succulent look like?

An overwatered plant will have mushy leaves that feel soft and squishy. The color of the leaves would appear lighter than a healthy plant, or turn translucent in color. ... The plant will have an overall wilted, dry appearance. A healthy succulent plant should have plump, firm leaves that are not mushy or dehydrated.

What succulents grow tall?

However, there are some succulents that grow tall.
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7 Succulents That Grow Tall

Palmer's Agave. Image: istockphoto.com / Padrinan. ...
Ocotillo. ...
Fishhook Barrel Cactus. ...
Golden Barrel Cactus. ...
Senita. ...
Saguaro. ...
Queen of the Night.

Do purple succulents exist?

Purple Succulents

Sempervivums are also called the hens-and-chicks succulent since they produce offspring called “chicks.” The purple hens-and-chicks features a star-shaped rosette with purple shading. These colorful succulents are normally placed outdoors in large planters.

Do succulents need sun?

1. Make Sure Your Succulents Get Enough Light. Succulents love light and need about six hours of sun per day, depending on the type of succulent. Newly planted succulents can scorch in direct sunlight, so you may need to gradually introduce them to full sun exposure or provide shade with a sheer curtain.

Can succulents stay in small pots?

Mini succulents can stay in small pots anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, or even years. ... Simply take it out of the pot and repot in a larger container. If you don't feel like repotting the entire plant, you can trim the plant to keep it small and take little pieces to propagate and grow elsewhere.

How do you encourage succulents to grow?

The succulent will thrive in a soil that will allow the root to expand properly and in a pot with a lot of the draining holes at the bottom. Besides being well-draining, the soil needs to be rich in nutrients in order for your succulent to grow faster. You can help the plant with a regular watering schedule.