The infatuation with succulents started simply enough. Their tendency to thrive on inattention plus strong geometric shapes captured the attention of many gardeners. And now the tough-as-nails plants are more popular than ever.
These drought-resistant, perfectly plump plants are both easy to care for and offer tons of flair. The range of colors—blue-green, lime, yellow, red, burgundy and more—is matched only by the fascinating variety of leaf shapes, including rounded, ruffled, spiky and needlelike choices.
“They’re so textural and many plants have distinctive, unique looks, and that helped to propel succulents as ‘it’ plants,” explains Justin Hancock of Costa Farms, one of the world’s largest succulent and houseplant growers.
With so many looks, there’s bound to be a succulent you fancy, whether it’s an upright African milk tree, low-mounding echeveria,…
