How many plants with fleshy leaves are there in the world? The short answer is: so, so much that it would be difficult to give an exact number. And it is that in this group are all those succulents that are usually sold in nurseries, but also others less known.
So, I will tell you here the name of ten of these plants so you can choose which one to put in your garden or on your terrace.
aloe vera
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the aloe vera that’s a brute grows forming rosettes of leaves about 40 centimeters long and green in color. The flowers grow from a flowering stalk in spring and are yellow. It is widely grown in pots as well as in the garden, as it does not take up much space and is not difficult to maintain.
It needs an exposure protected from direct sun, but it is important that it is in an area where there is plenty of light. It is not necessary to water it a lot, because It resists drought, as well as mild frosts.
Dudleya brittonii
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The Dudleya brittonii it is a succulent that grows forming a rosette of green leaves covered with a kind of white powder. It reaches a height of about 15 centimeters and a diameter of 25 cm.. And the flowers are star-shaped, and arise from a stem up to 1 meter high.
It’s a species you don’t see much for sale, but it’s as easy to care for as any other succulent. It needs direct sun and little water. In addition, withstands down to -7ºC.
lilac echeveria
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The lilac echeveria It is a succulent or non-cactaceous succulent that grows forming rosettes of fleshy, glaucous leaves. These rosettes are about 20 centimeters in diameter by about 15 centimeters high.. Its flowers grow from a stalk that emerges from the center of the plant in spring.
It grows slowly but resists drought and high temperatures well (35ºC or something more), as well as cool (down to -2ºC). It is therefore an ideal plant to give to those who do not have much time or experience to take care of succulents.
Euphorbia umbellata
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The Euphorbia umbellata It is an evergreen shrub or small tree reaches 10 meters in height. The trunk is slender and branched a short distance from the ground. Also, you should know that it has a grayish bark and a smooth texture. The branches are cylindrical and hairless, and somewhat fleshy leaves grow from them. Its flowers are small and pink and arise from the tops of certain branches.
It is a plant that can be kept outdoors all year round, but only if the winters are mild or warm. It does not support severe frostsonly down to -3ºC if they are of short duration.
gasteria couplet
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The gasteria couplet it is a small succulent, with fleshy lance-shaped leaves of dark green color with many small green spots. It reaches about 20 centimeters wide and about 10 centimeters high.. The flower is similar to those of aloes, as they also grow from a tall stem, are bell-shaped and red in color.
Of course, this plant grows in shade, or failing that, in partial shade. If exposed to direct sunlight, it will burn. Otherwise, resists drought and even light frost.
hoya carnosa
The hoya carnosa It is a climbing plant that is known as the wax flower. It reaches 6 meters in length and develops succulent, elliptical leaves, up to 13 centimeters long.. Its flowers are star-shaped, and are white or pink; Plus, they smell good.
But yes, it is normally grown indoors for a very simple reason: can’t stand the cold. So if the temperature drops below 0 degrees in your area, keep it at home so that it does not suffer.
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
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the Kalanchoe thyrsiflora It is a succulent with fleshy and rounded leaves. It reaches about 40 centimeters in height. When it flowers, which it does only once in its life and then dies, it produces a flowering stem up to 1 meter high with many flowers at the top.
A curiosity about this plant is that the more it is exposed to direct sunlight, the redder it will turn. For this reason, I recommend placing it in a sunny place so that it acquires that reddish color, because it is beautiful. Resistant down to -3ºC.
Pachyphytum oviferum
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the Pachyphytum oviferum It is a small succulent that reaches 20 centimeters in height.. It has fleshy leaves, about 5 centimeters long by 3 centimeters wide, and they are glaucous green, as well as fleshy. The flowers grow from a long stalk up to 10 centimeters high and scarlet in color.
It’s not a succulent that needs a lot of watering; in fact, since it resists drought very well, the worst thing to do would be to keep the soil always moist. Resistant down to -3ºCmaybe down to -5ºC if heavily shielded.
Peperomia graveolens
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The Peperomia graveolens It is a plant with fleshy leaves also lanceolate. They have a bright green upper side and a reddish underside. The total height is about 30 centimetersit can therefore be kept in a pot for life without difficulty.
It should be placed in a sunny place, and it should also be watered little, only when the soil is completely dry. Also, it is important to know that can’t stand the cold.
Sedum pachyphyllum
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the Sedum pachyphyllum it is a succulent whose leaves look like fingers. These are fleshy, green with a reddish tip. The height of the plant is about 30 centimeters maximumit is therefore a very small shrub, perfect for pots and compositions.
Tolerates heat and cold, but If the temperature in your area drops below -3°C at any time, it is best to protect it.
What do you think of these fleshy leaf plants?