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

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.