These plants store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. They often have thick, fleshy parts to retain water. Examples include cacti and aloe.

Healthy Aloe vera plant growing in a terracotta pot with thick green leaves.

Aloe vera Plant Care Guide

Grow healthy Aloe vera with this complete care guide covering watering, light, soil, propagation, repotting, flowers, common problems, and more.
flowers and seed capsules of euphorbia cyathophora

Euphorbia cyathophora aka 🔥Fire On The Mountain

Euphorbia cyathophora is recognized by green foliage marked with fiery red near its small flowers. Fire on the Mountain grows quickly in sun or partial shade, but its sap can irritate skin and eyes.
xerophyta retinervis

Xerophyta retinervis

Xerophyta retinervis is a resurrection plant with tough narrow leaves and a fibrous stem adapted to extreme drought. It can appear dried and lifeless, then revive rapidly after moisture returns.

Agave parryi truncata aka Artichoke Agave

Agave parryi truncata creates dense blue-gray rosettes shaped like an artichoke, eventually reaching several feet across. Its architectural form, sun tolerance, and drought resistance make it a standout landscape agave.

Senecio serpens aka Blue Chalksticks

Senecio serpens spreads through upright blue-gray finger-shaped leaves that create a cool-toned groundcover. Blue Chalksticks develops its best color in full sun and dry, well-drained soil.

Senecio rowleyanus aka String of Pearls

Senecio rowleyanus forms long delicate strands covered in round pearl-like leaves. String Of Pearls needs bright indirect light, shallow watering, and excellent airflow around its crown.

Senecio radicans aka String of 🍌Bananas

Senecio radicans produces cascading stems lined with curved banana-shaped leaves. String Of Bananas grows faster than many trailing succulents and is easy to propagate from cuttings.

Senecio jacobsenii aka Trailing Jade

Senecio jacobsenii trails or climbs with thick jade-like leaves that may turn purple in strong light. Trailing Jade is especially effective in hanging baskets and elevated containers.

Senecio haworthii aka Cocoon Plant

Senecio haworthii has upright stems densely wrapped in white felted leaves that resemble tiny cocoons. Cocoon Plant needs bright light and careful watering to maintain its compact silvery form.

Sedum sieboldii aka October Daphne

Sedum sieboldii sends out arching stems lined with round blue-green leaves edged in pink. October Daphne is cold hardy and finishes the season with clusters of rosy flowers.