20+ Succulent Varieties to Grow in Any Space
Succulents are some of the most versatile, beginner-friendly plants you can grow. With their sculptural shapes, vibrant colors, and minimal care needs, these plants thrive in small apartments, sunny windowsills, or even outdoor gardens. Whether you’re into trailing plants, rosette styles, or tiny desk-friendly options, there’s a succulent for every space. Here are 20+ stunning succulent varieties to grow, style, and love — no green thumb required.
1. Echeveria
These classic rosette-shaped succulents come in soft shades of green, pink, purple, and even blue. Perfect for pots and shallow planters.
2. Haworthia
Small, spiky, and slow-growing, haworthias do well in low light and are perfect for office desks or shelves.
3. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)
Symbolizing prosperity, jade plants are hardy, tree-like succulents that can live for years with little care.
4. Zebra Plant (Haworthiopsis attenuata)
Named for its white-striped leaves, this compact succulent adds bold texture and thrives in bright, indirect light.
5. Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
A beautiful trailing succulent with plump, cascading leaves — ideal for hanging baskets or shelf edges.
6. Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa)
With fuzzy, gray-green leaves and brown tips, this pettable succulent adds a soft look to succulent arrangements.
7. String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
These beaded vines look like a strand of green pearls and grow best in bright light. A favorite for hanging planters.
8. Aloe Vera
Not just beautiful — aloe is also useful for soothing skin. It loves sunny windows and doesn’t need frequent watering.
9. Lithops (Living Stones)
These tiny, stone-like succulents are fascinating to look at and take up barely any space. Perfect for small containers.
10. Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum paraguayense)
This pale, silvery succulent has a unique look and can trail slightly over pots — great for modern, minimalist planters.
11. Sedum (Stonecrop)
Sedums come in many varieties and colors. They grow well both indoors and outdoors, especially in rock gardens or containers.
12. Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
A flowering succulent that produces long-lasting blooms in bright pink, red, or orange. Great for adding color to your indoor plant shelf.
13. String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus)
Shaped like tiny leaping dolphins, this whimsical trailing succulent is ideal for hanging baskets in bright spaces.
14. Graptosedum
A hybrid of Graptopetalum and Sedum, this succulent has rosette shapes with pastel tones — easy to grow and propagate.
15. Tiger Tooth Aloe (Aloe juvenna)
With spiky, jagged leaves and a compact size, this aloe species adds texture and thrives in small sunny spots.
16. Peperomia Graveolens (Ruby Glow)
Technically a succulent, this small plant has red undersides and glossy green tops — a beautiful contrast for tabletop pots.
17. Crassula ‘Buddha’s Temple’
With square, stacked leaves that resemble a temple tower, this architectural succulent is a real showstopper.
18. Aeonium
These rosette-forming succulents have a more open growth pattern and love cooler temps — great for patios and outdoor containers.
19. Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra)
This small, shrubby succulent resembles a miniature tree and is often used in bonsai-style arrangements.
20. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
While technically a succulent vine, this trailing beauty has heart-shaped leaves and looks stunning in hanging pots.
21. Faucaria (Tiger Jaws)
With jagged “teeth” along the edges of its leaves, this small, striking succulent adds unique texture to mixed containers.
Conclusion
Succulents prove that you don’t need a big garden or tons of sunlight to enjoy beautiful greenery. Whether you’re working with a tiny apartment, a sunny windowsill, or an outdoor balcony, these 20+ succulent varieties are easy to grow, fun to collect, and endlessly stylish. Start with a few — or build your own mini desert garden — and enjoy the low-maintenance magic these plants bring to any space.
