Types of Succulents
By Genus - Alphabetized
Please note that the tolerance to cold and heat can vary within each genus, as different species and varieties may have specific requirements. It’s always a good idea to research the specific needs of each succulent type for your specific climate conditions.
Adromischus
Rosette-forming succulents with thick, fleshy leaves often covered in fine hairs or spots.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Aeonium
Rosettes of fleshy leaves in various colors and shapes, often forming branching structures.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Agave
Rosette-forming succulents with thick, stiff leaves that are often pointed or have sharp spines.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Aloe
Rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves with toothed edges, often with showy tubular flowers.
🔥 yes | ❄️ some
Anacampseros
Small, clump-forming succulents with colorful leaves and delicate flowers.
🔥 yes | ❄️ some
Cotyledon
Compact succulents with round or elongated leaves and bell-shaped flowers.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Crassula
Diverse group of succulents with various leaf shapes and growth habits, often forming dense clusters.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Dudleya
Rosette-forming succulents with fleshy leaves in various colors and often covered in a powdery coating.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Echeveria
Rosettes with symmetrical, fleshy leaves in a wide range of colors and textures.
🔥 yes | ❄️ some
Euphorbia
Diverse group of succulents with various growth habits, including spiny or cactus-like forms.
🔥 yes | ❄️ some
Graptopetalum
Rosettes with thick leaves in shades of gray, pink, or purple, often forming trailing or cascading stems.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Haworthia
Compact succulents with rosettes of spiky, often translucent leaves arranged in geometric patterns.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Kalanchoe
Succulents with fleshy leaves and vibrant, long-lasting flowers, often forming clusters or offsets.
🔥 yes | ❄️ some
Lithops
Small, mimicry succulents that resemble stones or pebbles, with a cleft on top for leaves.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Opuntia
Cactus-like succulents with flat, pad-like stems covered in spines, often producing showy flowers.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Pachyphytum
Rosettes of chubby, plump leaves in various colors and shapes, often forming dense clusters.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Portulaca
Low-growing succulents with cylindrical leaves and colorful, daisy-like flowers.
🔥 yes | ❄️ no
Sansevieria
Striking succulents with long, upright leaves in various patterns and colors, often called "Snake Plants" or "Mother-in-law's Tongue."
🔥 yes | ❄️ some
Sedum
Diverse group of succulents with various growth habits, including groundcovers, trailing varieties, and upright forms.
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Sempervivum
Rosette-forming succulents with thick leaves arranged in tight rosettes, often known as "Hens and Chicks."
🔥 yes | ❄️ yes
Senecio
Succulents with elongated, trailing or erect stems and fleshy leaves, including the popular "String of Pearls" variety.
🔥 yes | ❄️ some
Stapelia
Unusual succulents with star-shaped, hairy flowers that often emit a strong odor to attract pollinators.
🔥 yes | ❄️ some