Concrete serves as the unifying element in this collection of succulents. Each grows in its own pot, but by grouping them, a dramatic display results. The neutral grays and blacks of the containers allow the plants to star. A matching concrete sphere extends the theme.
A. Kalanchoe 'Flapjacks' -- 1
B. Sedum 'Matrona' -- 2
C. Kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos spp.) -- 1
D. Sticks on Fire euphorbia (Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire') -- 1
E. Canary Island aeonium (Aeonium canariensis) -- 1
Soften sun-baked entry steps with containers of succulents. Group several pots together to lead visitor's eyes up the staircase to the entry. Unify the collection by repeating a plant in each container. Echeveria fills that role here. Include some trailing types, such as burro's tail, which cascades down the edge of the step.
A. Zebra haworthia (Haworthia fasciata) -- 1
B. Panda plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa) -- 1
C. Echeveria elegans -- 2
D. Burro's tail (Sedum morganianum) -- 1
Tabletop Treasures
A blue ceramic bowl holds a collection of small succulents, creating a tabletop centerpiece for the garden. A combination of rosette plant forms, an upright "pine" tree, and a sprawling succulent "vine" results in a pleasing grouping that will last for several years with little care.
A. Miniature pine tree (Crassula tetragona) -- 1
B. Tiger jaws (Faucaria tigrina) -- 1
C. Paddle plant (Cotyledon macrantha) -- 1
D. Narrow-leaf haworthia (Haworthia angustifolia) -- 1
E. Ox tongue (Gasteria verrucosa) -- 1
F. Variegated creeping crassula (Crassula sarmentosa variegata) -- 1
Triple Play
For an easy-to-arrange grouping of low-maintenance succulents, arrange three containers of similar size on a table. Rosette forms, such as these echeverias and dyckia, are most effective when viewed from above, making them the perfect choice for display on a low occasional table.
A. Dyckia marnier-lapostolle -- 1
B. Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' -- 1
C. Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' -- 1
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