Succulents

Aloe Africana (African Aloe, Uitenhage Aloe)

A very attractive, single-stemmed, tree-like aloe, curved, blue-green leaves with reddish teeth, beautiful large orange to yellow tubular flowers on tall spikes form winter to spring, nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, birds and bees, ideal for rock gardens and water-wise landscapes
Full sun, water moderately to dry, any well-draining soil, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant, highly resistant to pests and diseases, low-maintenance, grows 2 to 3 m tall

Aloe aristata (Lace Aloe)

Dwarf aloe, stemless, neat, densely packed rosette, excellent window sill plant, offshoots readily to form a cover of succulent rosettes
Partial shade, 15 to 20 cm tall

Aloe ferox (Bitter aloe, Cape aloe)

Attractive, large, tree-like, single-stemmed succulent, long history of medicinal and skincare uses, thick, spiny, blue-green leaves, young plants tend to be very spiny, several stunning orange to bright red flower spikes during winter, attracts birds, bees, and butterflies, use in rock gardens, or as a dramatic accent in sunny borders
Full sun, water moderate to dry, well-draining soil, grows up to 3 meters tall, good pest and disease resistance, low maintenance plant

Aloe vera (Medicinal variety)

Famous medicinal plant, thick, fleshy green leaves, soothes burns, cuts, and skin irritations, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, promotes wound healing, rich in vitamins A, C, E, and B12, contains enzymes and amino acids, used in skincare and cosmetic products, grows well in pots with good drainage, can grow indoors and outdoors
Tolerate full sun but grows best in partial shade, water plants deeply but infrequently only when dry, loose, well-draining soil, grows 50 cm tall

Aloe juvenna (Tiger Tooth Aloe)

Very popular in cultivation, very tough, adapts easily to new environments, extremely rare in its natural habitat in Kenya
Full sun to part shade, needs bright light to bloom with long, red flower stalks, does well in warm and dry climates, height 25 cm

Aloe grandidentata (Dwarf soap aloe)

Low-growing, cluster-forming, makes an excellent container plant, red flowers in winter
Full sun, can tolerate partial shade or filtered sunlight during hot months, moderate water to dry, well-draining, sandy soil

Aloidendron barberae (Tree aloe)

Formerly known as Aloe barberae, large, evergreen aloe tree, eventually forms a spreading, rounded crown, striking orange flowers in winter time, attract sunbirds and insects, which in turn attract insectivorous birds
Full sun, low water needs, fast-draining, compost-rich, loamy, sandy soil, drought and wind tolerant, this is Africa’s largest aloe reaching more than 10 m in height

Agave geminiflora (Twin flowered agave)

Spectacular, rounded agave with symmetrical, densely packed, green, needle-like leaves, use in dry gardens and landscaping, also suitable for growing in a large pot but soil must be very wel-draining.
Full sun, water sparingly, espesially during winter, drought and heat tolerant, resistant to pests and diseases.

Agave stricta (Hedgehog agave)

A very unique and beautiful Agave that forms perfectly spherical, dense rosettes up to 80 cm in diameter, narrow, bluish-green leaves with sharp spine tips
Full sun, low water needs, well-draining sandy soil, doesn’t require added fertilizer, very easy to grow, low maintenace plant

Crassula arborescens (Blue waves)

An unusual, striking, curly leaf succelent, forms a shrub with a stout trunk and dense foliage, excellent for use in decorative containers, rock gardens or succulent gardens
Full Sun to partial shade, may grow to 80 cm high and 50 cm wide

Crassula capitella (Campfire Crassula)

Very attractive, vibrant succulent, use in garden beds, containers, rock gardens or succulent gardens, sprawling growth habit, may grow to 15 cm tall and 60 cm wide
Full Sun to partial shade, grows to 18 cm tall and 60 cm wide

Crassula ericoides (Large Whipcord)

A beautiful stand-alone, dwarf, bushy shrub, use in garden beds, containers, rock gardens or succulent gardens
Full Sun to partial shade, grows 20 cm high and 20 cm wide

Crassula rupestris ssp. commutata ‘Tom Thumb’

Freely branching, sprawling groung cover succulent, tiny triangular leaves, use in garden beds, containers, rock gardens or succulent gardens
Full Sun to partial shade, grows 15 cm high and 40 cm wide

Crassula perforata (String of Buttons)

A shrubby and sprawling succulent, freely branching shrub with thick, triangular leaves, use in garden beds, containers, rock gardens, grows well indoors, very easy to grow
Full Sun to partial shade, grows 40 cm high and 40 cm wide

Crassula perforata x C.rupestris (Baby’s necklace)

A cute succulent plant, multi-branched growth habit, prolific grower, green, fleshy leaves with a red edges
Full Sun to partial shade, Height 30 cm and spread 60 cm

Crassula ovata (Gollum Jade)

A distictive shrubby succulent, perfect for all kinds of containers, makes a great succulent bonsai, excellent as patio plant or in rock gardens
Full Sun to partial shade, grows 80 cm high and 50 cm wide

Crassula ovata (Jade plant)

Very popular and unique houseplant, easy-to-grow, compact, rounded, evergreen shrub, excellent for use in decorative containers, rock gardens or succulent gardens
Full sun to partial shade, grows 1 m high and 80 cm wide

Echeveria runyonii ‘Topsy Turvy’

A stunning type of echeveria that has won awards, rosettes of silvery green leaves that curl upwards, super easy to grow
Full sun, low water needs, very drought tolerant, grows up to 20cm wide

Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’

An old, classic hybrid, forming vibrant rosettes of fleshy, olive green to lavender-rose leaves, use in garden beds, as a ground cover, in a succulent garden, or in containers,
Full Sun to partial shade, height 15 cm and spread 20 cm

Echeveria setosa (Arrow)

Clump forming plant with long, slender, velvety, leaves, develop red tips when grown in bright sunlight, produces stalks with orange, bell-shaped flowers, low-maintenace indoor potplant, rock gardens
Full sun, requires abundant bright light, low water needs, water only when soil is dry, drought tolerant, well-draining sandy soil, Height 15 cm and spread 45 cm

Echeveria setosa (Mexican fire cracker)

Clump forming plant with long, slender, velvety, leaves, develop red tips when grown in bright sunlight, produces stalks with orange, bell-shaped flowers, low-maintenace indoor potplant, rock gardens
Full sun, requires abundant bright light, low water needs, water only when soil is dry, drought tolerant, well-draining sandy soil, Height 15 cm and spread 45 cm

Echeveria (Graptosedum Alpenglow)

Leaves are usually green, shading from light rose to deep coral during hot summer months, stems grow long and will trail over planters, makes and excellent groundcover, helps purify the air by absorbing formaldehyde
Full sun, height 25 cm and spread 30 cm

Echinopsis eyriesii (Pink Easter Lily Cactus)

Spectacular pink flowers during spring and summer, Use in rock gardens, succulent gardens, or in containers, grows in a ball shape
Full Sun, Water thoroughly only when soil has completely dried out, Water sparingly in winter, 15 cm wide and 10 cm tall

Gasteria bicolor var. liliputana (Dwarf ox-tongue)

A delightful little plant with speckled leaves, popular, undemanding indoor plant, place in bright light
Full sun, tolerating a little shade, can grow up to 10 centimeters in height

Gasteria baylissiana (Suurberg Ox-tongue)

A unique small succulent, thick fleshy, gray-green leaves with a rough texture. Does best in rockeries or grown as a pot plant, popular indoor succulent
Full Sun to partial shade, 20 cm tall, 28 cm wide

Haworthia chloracantha ‘Denticulifera’

Miniture, bright green rosettes of narrow, upright, toothed leaves, Use in garden beds, as a ground cover, in a succulent garden, or in containers, tolerate low, indoor light, making them excellent houseplants
Full Sun to partial shade, Water average to dry, drought tolerant, Well-draining soil, Height 20 cm and spread 30 cm

Haworthia cymbiformis (Cathedral Window Haworthia)

A small, rosette-forming succulent,thick, fleshy leaves, use in garden beds, as a ground cover, in a succulent garden, or in containers
Full Sun to partial shade, Water average to dry, drought tolerant, Well-draining soil, Height 20 cm and spread 30 cm

Haworthia Fasciata Var. Concolor (Zebra plant)

Small succulent with striking white stripes on its dark green leaves, use in garden beds, as a ground cover, in a succulent garden, or in containers, tolerate low indoor light, excellent houseplants
Full Sun to partial shade, Water average to dry, drought tolerant, Well-draining soil, Height 20 cm and spread 30 cm

Haworthia pentagona ‘Black Gem’

A stunning succulent, dark green foliage turn a bronze-red tone in bright sunlight, clump-forming, looks amazing in a pot and is a great gifting item too
Full sun, 20 cm tall and wide

Kalanchoe luciae (Flapjack Paddle Plant)

An impressive, jade-green succulent, thick, fleshy, rounded leaves with red margins, grow as ground cover in rock gardens or as indoor plants, perform best in bright light
Full Sun to partial shade, Height 40 cm and spread 60 cm

Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi ‘Variegata’ (Lavender Scallops)

A shrub-forming succulent with phenomenal foliage, air-purifying plant, clay pots work exceptionally well for Kalanchoes, in garden beds the plant spreads out to form colonies, making it perfect as a colourful, drought-resistant groundcover
Partial shade but bright light, intense direct sun can burn the tips of the leaves, low water, well-draining soil, 40 cm tall

Kalanchoe sexangularis (Red-leaved kalanchoe)

Decorative shrubby succulent, glossy, scalloped foliage turn ruby-red in winter, bedding, mass planting, container, house/office plant, Very easy to grow
Partial shade, thrives in dappled shade, 30 to 40 cm tall

Kleinia fulgens (Coral Senecio)

Attractive succulent plant with a creeping growth habit, silver leaves, bright coral red flowers almost year round, use in garden beds as a ground cover, in a succulent garden, or in containers
Full Sun to partial shade, height 30 cm and spread 60 cm

Kleinia petraea (Trailing Jade)

A much-branched succulent, cascading foliage, grown as a creeping groundcover or in hanging baskets, thick, succulent stems, older foliage may develop purple blush, air
purifier plant
Full morning sun, afternoon dappled sun, stems grow up to 50 cm long