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.

Sedum rubrotinctum aka Pork and Beans

Sedum rubrotinctum carries glossy bean-shaped leaves that develop red tips in bright sun. Pork And Beans is a forgiving trailing succulent that propagates easily from dropped leaves.

Sedum reflexum aka Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Sedum reflexum resembles miniature blue spruce foliage with narrow blue-green leaves on creeping stems. Blue Spruce Stonecrop is cold hardy, fast spreading, and useful as a durable groundcover.

Sedum praealtum aka Shrubby Stonecrop

Sedum praealtum grows into a branching succulent shrub with fleshy spoon-shaped green leaves. Shrubby Stonecrop can reach several feet wide and responds well to pruning and stem propagation.

Sedum oaxacanum

Sedum oaxacanum spreads through low stems covered with small blue-green leaves. This lesser-known stonecrop forms a textured groundcover and performs best with strong light and sharp drainage.

Sedum dasyphyllum aka Corsican Stonecrop

Sedum dasyphyllum makes a miniature carpet of tiny blue-green leaves that may blush purple in sun or cold. Corsican Stonecrop is ideal for crevices, small pots, and rock gardens.

Sedum clavatum

Sedum clavatum creates compact powdery blue-green rosettes on short trailing stems. It stays small, offsets readily, and develops pinkish tones when exposed to bright light.

Sedum adolphii aka Golden Sedum

Sedum adolphii produces trailing stems of golden-green leaves that turn orange in strong sun. Golden Sedum grows quickly, roots easily, and works well as a colorful container spiller.

Opuntia macrocentra aka Black-Spined Prickly Pear

Opuntia macrocentra is known for purple-tinged pads armed with long dark spines. Black Spined Pricklypear spreads widely, flowers brightly, and handles drought once established.

Opuntia engelmannii var lindheimeri aka Texas Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri develops broad flat pads, yellow flowers, and edible reddish fruit. Texas Pricklypear can become a large spreading specimen suited to hot, sunny landscapes.

Mammillaria rhodantha aka Rainbow Pincushion

Mammillaria rhodantha grows as an upright pincushion cactus with colorful radial spines and a crown of flowers. Rainbow Pincushion prefers bright filtered light and a dry winter rest.

Mammillaria plumosa aka Feather Cactus

Mammillaria plumosa is covered in soft-looking white spines that resemble feathers and hide the cactus body beneath. Feather Cactus forms rounded clusters but should still be handled carefully.

Mammillaria elongata aka Ladyfinger Cactus

Mammillaria elongata forms dense clusters of narrow finger-like stems wrapped in golden spines. Ladyfinger Cactus stays compact and may produce small pale flowers around the stem tips.

Kalanchoe tomentosa aka Panda Plant

Kalanchoe tomentosa bears thick fuzzy leaves with dark brown markings along the tips. Panda Plant is easy to grow indoors when given bright light and allowed to dry thoroughly.
📷 Kalanchoe pumila aka Flower Dust

Kalanchoe pumila aka Flower Dust Plant

Kalanchoe pumila spreads low with powdery silver-gray leaves and delicate pink flowers. Flower Dust Plant works especially well in hanging baskets, rock gardens, and container edges.
kalanchoe orgyalis

Kalanchoe orgyalis aka Copper Spoons

Kalanchoe orgyalis is named for its velvety spoon-shaped leaves that emerge coppery brown. Copper Spoons can grow into a large shrub and develops its richest color in strong light.

Kalanchoe millotii aka Millot Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe millotii is a softly textured shrublet with fuzzy gray-green leaves and scalloped edges. Millot Kalanchoe stays manageable in containers and prefers bright light without prolonged cold.

Kalanchoe luciae aka Flapjack

Kalanchoe luciae forms broad paddle-shaped leaves that blush red around the margins in bright sun. Flapjack creates bold upright rosettes and needs dry soil between waterings.

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi aka Lavender Scallops

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi has scalloped blue-green leaves that develop lavender or pink edges in strong light. Lavender Scallops trails attractively and roots easily from stem cuttings.

Kalanchoe delagoensis aka Mother of Millions

Kalanchoe delagoensis produces narrow tubular leaves tipped with clusters of self-rooting plantlets. Mother Of Millions is highly prolific and should be contained to prevent unwanted spread.

Kalanchoe daigremontiana aka Mother of Thousands

Kalanchoe daigremontiana carries rows of tiny plantlets along the edges of its long leaves. Mother Of Thousands spreads aggressively, so it is best grown in a controlled container away from pets and children.

Euphorbia horrida

Euphorbia horrida forms ribbed blue-green columns protected by strong spines. This striking South African succulent favors bright light, restrained watering, and warm frost-free conditions.

Euphorbia cooperi aka Candelabra Tree

Euphorbia cooperi matures into a branching, tree-like succulent with a dramatic candelabra silhouette. It can reach 20 feet in warm climates and contains irritating milky sap.

Aristaloe aristata aka Lace Aloe

Aristaloe aristata forms compact rosettes of white-spotted leaves tipped with fine bristles. Lace Aloe tolerates cooler temperatures than many aloes and actively grows during winter.

Aloiampelos ciliaris aka Climbing Aloe

Aloiampelos ciliaris sends out slender climbing stems lined with narrow leaves and orange-red flowers. Climbing Aloe benefits from a support, bright light, and regular pruning to control its reach.

Aloe polyphylla aka Spiral Aloe

Aloe polyphylla is famous for its precise spiral of tightly packed leaves. Spiral Aloe is visually spectacular but less forgiving than common aloes, requiring cool conditions, excellent drainage, and careful watering.

Aloe plicatilis aka Fan Aloe

Kumara plicatilis, commonly called Fan Aloe, arranges blue-green leaves in flattened fans atop branching stems. This sculptural aloe can become a small tree and prefers full sun with minimal summer stress.

Aloe perfoliata aka Mitre Aloe

Aloe perfoliata grows stacked, triangular leaves into spreading rosettes with a distinctive angular look. Mitre Aloe remains fairly low and responds best to bright light and lean, quick-draining soil.

Aloe nobilis aka Gold 🦷Tooth Aloe

Aloe nobilis forms spreading clumps of green rosettes lined with golden teeth. Gold Tooth Aloe colors up in brighter light and is easy to expand through offsets.

Aloe ferox aka Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox develops a bold upright rosette of heavily armed leaves and tall orange-red blooms. Cape Aloe needs strong light, room to mature, and careful handling around its sharp spines.

Aloe brevifolia aka Short-Leaved Aloe

Aloe brevifolia produces low clusters of short blue-green leaves edged with small teeth. Short Leaved Aloe stays compact, offsets readily, and works well in rock gardens or containers.

Aloe arborescens aka Torch Aloe

Aloe arborescens grows into a large branching shrub topped with rosettes and vivid orange flower spikes. Torch Aloe can reach 8 feet in warm climates and makes an effective drought-tolerant screen.

Agave victoriae-reginae aka Queen Victoria Agave

Agave victoriae-reginae is prized for its compact dark green rosette traced with crisp white markings. Queen Victoria Agave stays relatively small but demands excellent drainage and protection from hard freezes.

Agave macroacantha aka Black-Spined Agave

Agave macroacantha is a compact blue-green agave armed with dramatic black terminal spines. It performs best in full sun, sharply drained soil, and frost-free conditions.

Aeonium canariense aka Giant Velvet Rose

Aeonium canariense forms broad, velvety green rosettes that can reach about 12 inches tall. Give Giant Velvet Rose bright light, fast-draining soil, and reduced summer watering while it rests.

Aeonium urbicum aka Salad Bowl

Aeonium urbicum develops oversized bowl-shaped rosettes on sturdy stems and may spread up to 3 feet wide. Salad Bowl grows most actively in cooler seasons and appreciates bright light with careful watering.

Haworthiopsis reinwardtii

Haworthiopsis reinwardtii grows tall tapered columns covered in white-spotted leaves. It slowly produces offsets and needs partial sun, excellent drainage, and protection from cold.

Haworthiopsis fasciata aka Zebra Plant

Haworthiopsis fasciata features dark pointed leaves banded with raised white stripes. Zebra Plant is a dependable indoor succulent that prefers bright filtered light and infrequent watering.

Haworthiopsis coarctata

Haworthiopsis coarctata stacks dark green, white-speckled leaves into narrow upright columns. Its unusual vertical growth and small footprint make it an excellent windowsill succulent.

Haworthia turgida

Haworthia turgida forms clusters of plump green rosettes with glassy translucent tips. It remains compact, offsets over time, and prefers protection from intense afternoon sun.

Haworthia retusa aka Star Cactus

Haworthia retusa spreads into star-shaped rosettes with flattened translucent leaf tips. Star Cactus stays only a few inches tall and performs well in bright indirect light with sparse watering.