Succulents can add a wonderful touch of the tropical to any garden and are very easy to grow and care for.

Choosing Containers

Choose the right pot for your succulents based on size and display preference. Top the soil with fine gravel for impressive display.

Varieties

Popular varieties for UK gardens include sempervivums, sedums, echeverias, and aeoniums.

Soil and Drainage

Use specialist cactus and succulent compost, or mix regular compost with grit or perlite.

Watering

Water sparingly — succulents store water in their fleshy leaves. Overwatering is the most common cause of failure.

Creative Displays

Create living walls, vertical gardens, or arrange multiple varieties in shallow troughs.