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Succulents

Succulents for low-water, sculptural, and container planting.

306 plants

Succulents in the database

Quadricolor Century Plant (Agave Lophantha 'Quadricolor') — It spans up to 2 feet in diameter

Succulent

Quadricolor Century Plant

Agave Lophantha 'Quadricolor'

FullUSDA 9–11
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — perfect for creating defined accents in rock gardens or xeriscapes; showcasing its geometric, image 66

Succulent

Queen Victoria Agave

Agave Victoriae-Reginae

FullUSDA 8–11
Quiver Tree, Kokerboom (Aloe Dichotoma) — This slow-growing tree tolerates drought well and thrives in zones 9-11

Succulent

Quiver Tree, Kokerboom

Aloe Dichotoma

FullUSDA 10–11
Rainbow Bush (Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata') — With its cream and shades of pale green variegated leaves; it offers a striking contrast and visual appeal

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Rainbow Bush

Portulacaria Afra 'Variegata'

FullUSDA 9–11
Raspberry Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry') — is a striking bromeliad cherished for its vibrant foliage and blossoms

Succulent

Raspberry Aechmea

Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry'

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Red Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Jack Catlin') — adding dramatic contrast to garden displays

Succulent

Red Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Jack Catlin'

FullUSDA 9–11
Red Edge Echeveria (Echeveria Subrigida) — each tipped with vibrant crimson margins

Succulent

Red Edge Echeveria

Echeveria Subrigida

FullUSDA 9–11
Red Mistletoe Cactus (Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa) — The cactus thrives in partial shade and requires minimal watering, making it ideal for hanging baskets

Succulent

Red Mistletoe Cactus

Pseudorhipsalis Ramulosa

HalfUSDA 10–11
Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli) — This hardy and easy-to-care-for plant is characterized by its upright

Succulent

Red Pencil Tree

Euphorbia tirucalli

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Sticks On Fire') — Its slender, pencil-like branches transition from yellow to fiery red with sun exposure

Succulent

Red Pencil Tree

Euphorbia Tirucalli 'Sticks On Fire'

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum Alstonii) — The Red Spike Iceplant (Cephalophyllum alstonii) is a drought-tolerant succulent

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Red Spike Iceplant

Cephalophyllum Alstonii

FullUSDA 9–10
Red Stone Crop (Sedum Spurium 'Coccineium') — The Red Stone Crop, Sedum spurium 'Coccineium', boasts vibrant reddish leaves, intensifying in autumn

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Red Stone Crop

Sedum Spurium 'Coccineium'

FullUSDA 5–10
Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it requires minimal maintenance and offers exceptional heat resistance; coral-red or pink flowers

Succulent

Red Yucca

Hesperaloe Parviflora

FullUSDA 5–11
Reynolds Aloe (Aloe Massawana) — but it should be protected from frost to prevent damage to the foliage and blooms; where it thrives in rugged, image 91

Succulent

Reynolds Aloe

Aloe Massawana

FullUSDA 9–11
Ripple Jade (Crassula 'Ripple Jade') — The Crassula 'Ripple Jade' is a sculptural succulent that showcases wavy

Shrub

Ripple Jade

Crassula 'Ripple Jade'

FullUSDA 9–11
Rocky Point Ice Plant (Malephora Lutea) — scientifically known as Malephora lutea

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Rocky Point Ice Plant

Malephora Lutea

FullUSDA 8–11
Rooiwortel (Bulbine Latifolia) — These inflorescences rise distinctly above the foliage; succulent for full or half or shade

Succulent

Rooiwortel

Bulbine Latifolia

FullUSDA 8–11
Rosea Ice Plant (Drosanthemum Floribundum) — The Rosea Ice Plant, Drosanthemum floribundum, is a vibrant perennial groundcover

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Rosea Ice Plant

Drosanthemum Floribundum

FullUSDA 9–11
Rose Red Stone Crop (Sedum Spectabile 'Neon') — The Sedum spectabile 'Neon', commonly known as Rose Red Stone Crop, is a vibrant perennial succulent

Succulent

Rose Red Stone Crop

Sedum Spectabile 'Neon'

FullUSDA 3–10
Ruby Glow Sedum (Sedum 'Ruby Glow') — this succulent thrives in full sun to partial shade

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Ruby Glow Sedum

Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

FullUSDA 4–9
Ruby Necklace (Othonna Capensis) — upright stems approximately 6 to 8 inches tall

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Ruby Necklace

Othonna Capensis

FullUSDA 8–10
Ruby Slippers (Echeveria Harmsii 'Ruby Slippers') — lance-shaped leaves with a velvety texture

Succulent

Ruby Slippers

Echeveria Harmsii 'Ruby Slippers'

FullUSDA 9–10
Ruffles Echeveria (Echeveria 'Ruffles') — blue-green leaves with a waxy sheen and pinkish-red edges

Succulent

Ruffles Echeveria

Echeveria 'Ruffles'

FullUSDA 9–10
San Diego Dudleya (Dudleya Edulis) — The plant's ability to cope with rocky; its rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves reach up to 6 inches wide

Succulent

San Diego Dudleya

Dudleya Edulis

FullUSDA 9–10

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