29 Flowering Succulents to Add Some Color to Your Home and Garden

Inside a home, flowering succulents usher in beautiful scents and bold colors. Whereas outside in a yard, they create ground cover to help prevent erosion. At the same time, they create plenty of food for local wildlife.

Stacey Mann, owner and operator of Petal Pushers Nursery, explains how flowering succulents are very beneficial to pollinators and hummingbirds.

“If grown inside, the blooms are only for us to enjoy, but outside, they are very valuable for the insects and birds," Mann says.

With so many options to choose from, deciding what flowering succulents to select for your home or garden can be a challenge. Here are 29 flowering succulents perfect for your house or yard.

Meet the Expert

• Stacey Mann is the founder and operator of Petal Pushers Nursery, a plant shop in Post Falls, Idaho.

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Kalanchoe

Native to Madagascar, this flowering succulent has oval-shaped leaves and blooms clusters of tiny, colorful flowers, coming in white, pink, yellow, and more. “It flowers in almost every color imaginable,” says Mann.

They are also very tough and can be a great houseplant on a table or near a window.

• Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

• Light: Full, partial sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil

• Mature size: 6–18 in. tall and wide

Euphorbia

This genus has a wide variety of plants with 1,200 succulents. Mann explains how they're great for both indoors and outdoors since there are so many types to choose from.

• Name: Euphorbia spp.

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained; neutral, acidic

• Mature size: 6–36 in. tall, 6–36 in. wide

Cape Aloe

Known for its thick leaves and tall orange flowers, this plant is native to southern Africa, making it a great outdoor plant for hot, dry climates. Grow it indoors in areas that freeze.

• Name: Aloe ferox

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Loamy, well-drained; neutral to acidic

• Mature size: 6-12 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide

Hoya shepherdii

Known for its fragrant flowers, this hoya is best as an indoor plant in most regions. The plants bloom in clusters of star-like flowers in shades of white, pink, and red.

“These are considered a succulent, although they are a vine and look very little like a succulent,” Mann says.

• Name: Hoya shepherdii

• Light: Partial sun

• Soil: Well-drained; neutral, Acidic

• Mature size: 12-20 ft. long

Desert Rose

The desert rose can be an indoor or outdoor plant, depending on the climate. But many homeowners prefer to treat it as a bonsai, especially as the desert rose is such a slow grower.

• Name: Adenium obesum

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil

• Mature size: 3–9 ft. tall, 3–5 ft. wide

Living Stones

This curious plant grows small white, orange, yellow, or pink flowers. As the name suggests, this flowering succulent looks like stones and stays low to the ground. It prefers to be indoors in many climates outside its native Africa.

• Name: Lithops spp.

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil

• Mature size: 0.5–2 in. tall, 0.5–2 in. wide

Agave

Many might be unaware that this stately succulent actually flowers. The plants live long lives, but once they bloom, they die. Until then, this easy-to-maintain succulent will grow tall leaves in beautiful green hues to decorate an arid yard.

• Name: Agave

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained

• Mature size: 1–20 ft. tall, 1–10 ft. wide

Ice Plant

This flowering succulent does great as ground cover in arid regions. Ice plants, despite what their name suggests, are warm-weather perennials and come in a range of flower hues like purple and yellow.

The plant’s name comes from its tiny hairs that reflect light in a way that makes the plant appear like it is covered in a thin layer of glittery ice.

• Name: Delosperma spp.

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil

• Mature size: 3–6 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide

Stonecrop

A blooming succulent, stonecrop can grow in rocky terrain, which explains its name. It grows fast and can cover a large area very well. While a carpet of green most of the year, it will flower small yellow blooms in summer.

• Name: Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Moderately moist, well-draining

• Mature size: 4–6 in. tall, 1–3 ft. wide

Orchid Cactus

Orchid cacti do the best in hanging baskets, as in their natural habitat, they grow on trees. In terms of care, be sure to move this plant indoors in winter for most climates and spray the plant daily with water from a spray bottle.

• Name: Epiphyllum Spp.

• Light: Partial sun

• Soil: Acidic, well-drained soil

• Mature size: 2 to 10 ft. tall

Rainbow Elephant Bush

This flowering succulent blooms mahogany, green, and pink flowers. When not flowering, the leaves themselves are pretty, coming in shades of white with a bit of pink color around the edges. Whether inside or outside, the plant loves sunlight.

• Name: Portulacaria Afra Variegatis

• Light: Full, partial sun

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

• Mature size: 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide

Christmas Cactus

As its name implies, the Christmas cactus blooms in winter. The most popular varieties come in bold hot pink or red hues to fit with a Christmas color palette. But it also comes in white, purple, and orange flowers.

• Name: Schlumbergera x buckleyi

• Light: Partial sun

• Soil: Moist, well-drained loamy soil

• Mature size: 6–12 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide

Dwarf Jade

In South Africa, the dwarf jade grows into a shrub or small tree, but for those in colder climates, the flowering succulent is a houseplant. Its flowers come in white and pink, and they are on the smaller side, Mann says.

“The rest of the plant has darkish stems with variegated chubby leaves in segmented branches," Mann says.

• Name: Portulacaria afra

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Cactus potting mix, or sandy garden soil

• Mature size: Up to 15 ft. tall as a native plant

Echeveria

This flowering succulent already looks like a rose but also grows a range of flowers in orange and pink shades. The plant is very popular as an indoor houseplant because it loves bright spots and withstands periods of neglect.

• Name: Echeveria spp.

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Cactus potting mix, or sandy garden soil

• Mature size: 2-24 in. tall, 2-12 in. wide

Ox Tongue

The Ox tongue plant produces tall spikes of orange-pink and yellow flowers. Keep them in terracotta pots for the best results indoors, as these plants like to dry out between waterings.

• Name: Helminthotheca echioides

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 4-24 in. tall, 12 in. wide

Moss Rose

A low-growing, flowering succulent, moss rose is a groundcover plant. Its flowers come in a range of colors like white, pink, red, and yellow. They look similar to mini roses.

• Name: Portulaca grandiflora

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil

• Mature size: 3–8 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide

Bulbine

Popular in Texas and Florida gardens because they love the heat, Bulbine is originally from Africa. This plant has orange and yellow flowers, while its foliage tends to blanket an area.

• Name: Bulbine

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining

• Mature size:  20-30 in. tall, 1–3 ft. wide

Adam’s Needle

This flowering succulent is a type of Yucca plant. It grows a lofty, sometimes eight feet tall stem with white flowers. This plant works in arid gardens in dry regions.

• Name: Yucca filamentosa

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 2-3 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide

Dragon Fruit

The flowers of this succulent bloom at night, attracting fruit bats in its native habitats of Mexico and South America. If pollinated, the flowers eventually produce edible fruit.

• Name: Hylocereus undatus

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 8–20 ft. tall, 3–10 ft. wide

Mexican Snowball

With blue-green to silver-green leaves, this succulent is pretty on its own. But it does bloom dainty pink or yellow flowers. It’s also a low-maintenance succulent, making it a popular houseplant.

• Name: Echeveria elegans

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 6 to 8 inches tall, 12 inches wide

Ghost Plant

This succulent can grow in gardens in warmer regions, but it also does well as a houseplant. It comes in a blue-gray hue, hence the name. It flowers small yellow blooms.

• Name: Graptopetalum paraguayense

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 6 to 12 inches tall, 2 to 3 feet wide

String of Pearls

An easy houseplant, this succulent is beloved for its vines. String of pearls is a quick grower, developing up to 15 inches per year. It grows tiny white flowers.

• Name: Curio rowleyanus

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 1-2 ft. tall and long

Hindu Rope

This vine-like succulent has curling leaves and blooms pink flowers. In most regions it’s a houseplant, enjoying high-humidity spaces reminiscent of its native habitats in Asia.

• Name: Hoya compacta

• Light: Partial sun

• Soil: Well-draining soil

• Mature size: 1-3 ft. tall, 1-3 ft. wide

Hens and Chicks

This mat-forming succulent spreads rosettes across an open area. It likes rocky terrain and grows light pink to reddish purple flowers.

• Name: Sempervivum tectorum

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 6–12 in. tall, 6–18 in. wide

Haworthia

Haworthia is a small-growing succulent perfect for indoors. It makes for a good windowsill plant if the space gets bright light. It grows white flowers and has think, stalky leaves.

• Name: Haworthia

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Sandy, well-draining soil

• Mature size: 3–5 in. tall and wide

Flapjack Succulent

When grown in gardens, this low-maintenance succulent thrives in dry climates with full sunlight. It can do well as a houseplant as long as it's given enough light and little water. It also produces white flowers.

• Name: Kalanchoe luciae

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Loamy, sandy, well-drained

• Mature size: 1-2 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide

Hoya Kerrii

With heart-shaped leaves, this succulent doesn’t need flowers to be eye-catching. Mature Hoya kerrii blooms mounds of mini star-shaped flowers.

• Name: Hoya kerrii

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil

• Mature size: 13 ft. long

Tiger Jaws

Tiger jaws are perennial succulents with triangular leaves covered in spiny, but soft textures. The plant grows brilliant yellow flowers.

• Name: Faucaria tigrina

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Mosit, well-drained soil

• Mature size: Up to 6 in. tall, 6 in. wide

Blue Chalksticks

These flowering succulents appear blue and have pops of white flowers in summer. They make excellent groundcover.

• Name: Senecio serpens

• Light: Full to partial sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil

• Mature size: 1/2-1 in. tall, 2-3 ft. wide

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