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

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.