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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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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.
