30 Best Succulent Plants for Full Sun with Names & Pictures

String of Beads Plant or String of Pearls Plant is one of the popular string of plants that is easy to grow and can survive a considerably long period without water.

The cascading thread-like stems in String of Pearls Plant make it perfect for a hanging basket, a table-top, a plant shelf or a pedestal where the stems can hang downwards beautifully.

Senecio rowleyanus thrives in bright light with some direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, succulents soil. Read on how to grow and care for String of Beads Plant.

String of Nickels Plant also called Button Orchid is a popular, trailing succulent plant which forms a dense mass of greenish-yellow foliage.

The leaves in Button Orchid are opposite and round and look like numerous coins, hence the common name. The young leaves often have a powdery bloom. The flowers are white to yellowish-white.

Dischidia nummularia requires bright light with some morning sunshine, average warmth, moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil. Read more on how to grow and care for String of Nickels Plant.

Burro's Tail Plant or Donkey's Tail Plant is a trailing plant which bears 2-3 ft long stems, completely clothed with blue-green cylindrical succulent leaves and is ideal for a hanging basket.

Donkey's Tail Plant grows well in very good light but not extreme heat. To enhance leaf coloration grow the plant in bright light with at least 8 hours of sunshine.

Sedum morganianum grows best in bright light with some direct sunshine, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, loose, Cactus and Succulents soil. Learn grow and care for Burro's Tail Plant.

String of Watermelons Plant also called String of Beads, String of Raindrops or Gooseberryplant bears pendant thread-like stems on which oval, bead-like leaves grow.

The fleshy leaves and stems store water, which allows the String of Watermelons Plant to go for a considerably long period without being watered.

String of Watermelons Plant (Senecio herreanus) thrives in bright light with some direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Read on how to grow and care for String of Lemons Plant.

Flaming Katy also called Christmas Kalanchoe or Florist Kalanchoe is a succulent bushy plant which bears reddish leaves in bright light and long lasting flowers which can be induced in any season.

Many varieties of Christmas Kalanchoe are available like Bali with red flowers, Mistral with lilac flowers, Fortyniner with yellow flowers, Tarantella with orange flowers and Vesuvius with red flowers among others.

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana grows best in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for Flaming Katy.

Snake Plant also called Mother in-law's Tongue is a popular plant for the home on account of its long beautifully colored foliage and ability to clean indoor air.

The Mother-in-law's Tongue Plants are hard to kill plants which can withstand low light, dry air, draughts and periods without water but are prone to root-rot in soggy soil.

Dracaena trifasciata thrives in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, loose, fertile, Cactus and Succulents soil. Read more on how to grow and care for Snake Plant.

Bear's Paw Succulent also called Bear Claw Succulent or Cat Paw Succulent is a succulent evergreen shrub which bears large chunky ovate fuzzy light-green leaves.

Bear Claw Succulent leaves have prominent 'teeth' at the tips which turn deep red in bright light and look-like a bears claws and this gives this plant its common name.

Cotyledon tomentosa grows best in bright light with direct sunlight of at least 4-6 hours, average warmth and loose, fast draining soil that is low in organic matter. Read on how to grow and care for Bear's Paw Succulent.

Desert Cactus come in numerous forms and sizes and they form interesting plants which are especially popular with beginners as they can tolerate some level of neglect.

The native habitat of Desert Cactus is subject to drought; many live in extremely dry environments like the Atacama Desert with very bright sunlight.

Desert Cacti thrive in bright light to full sunlight with at least 2-3 hours of sunshine per day, average warmth and humidity and moderately moist, well drained soil. Learn how to grow and care for Desert Cactus.

Jade Plant is a popular succulent plant that can withstand a great deal of neglect and mismanagement and is easy to grow even for a beginner.

The leaves and stems in Jade Plant are fleshy as they store water which allow the plant to go for a considerably long period without being watered.

Crassula ovata grows best in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil. Read more on how to grow and care for Jade Plant.

Haworthia Plants have firm, tough, fleshy leaves, usually dark-green in color while others are softer and contain leaf windows with translucent panels through which sunlight can reach internal photosynthetic tissues.

The Haworthia Plants form a rosette of leaves and the flowers are white and small. When the plants are stressed like when deprived of water, their color can change to reds and purple.

Haworthia thrive in bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average to above average warmth and slightly moist, fertile, succulents soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for Haworthia Plant .

Aeoniums commonly called Tree Houseleeks bear succulent, glossy, spoon-shaped leaves which are typically arranged on a basal stem in a dense spreading rosette and can be low-growing plants or can be large trees.

Tree Houseleeks are monocarpic plants which means they flower only once after which they die. However, they leave behind many offsets or offshoots from which they can be reproduced.

Aeoniums grow best in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, sandy loam soil. Learn how to grow and care for Aeoniums.

Spineless Yucca also called Blue-stem Yucca, Giant Yucca or Yucca Cane bears a crown of long, leathery, strap-like, spineless leaves and white bell-shaped flowers may appear on mature plants.

The Blue-stem Yucca requires a deep, well-drained container and a well-lit spot with some sunshine inorder to thrive. It can grow in a variety of soils and is drought-tolerant.

Yucca gigantea thrives in very bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth and humidity and moderately moist, fertile succulent soil. Read more on how to grow and care for Spineless Yucca.

Houseleeks also called Liveforever or Hens and Chicks are popular, low-growing, succulent plants which form mats composed of tufted leaves in rosettes.

Each Sempervivum grows for several years before flowering afterwhich the Liveforever dies, leaving many offsets it has produced during its life and hence the common name, 'Liveforever'. These offsets have also given Houseleeks the common name, 'Hens and Chicks'.

Sempervivums require bright light with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, succulents soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for Sempervivums.

Aloe Plants are popular, succulent plants which come in all shapes and sizes. There are numerous species of Aloes but only a few are popular as houseplants.

Popular Aloe Plants include Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis), Aloe aristata (Lace Aloe), Aloe variegata (Partridge-breasted Aloe), Aloe jucunda, Aloe humilis (Hedgehog Aloe) and Aloe mitriformis among many others.

Aloe Plants grow best in bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth away from drafts and moderately moist, rich, succulents soil. Learn how to grow and care for Aloe Plants.

Echeveria Plants are low maintenance, easy to grow and propagate plants which form a rosette of short, beautiful and tightly packed leaves on short stems.

Some popular Echeveria Varieties include Plush Plant (Echeveria harmsii), Echeveria amoena, Echeveria carnicolor, Peacock Echeveria (Echeveria desmetiana) and Painted Lady Echeveria (Echeveria derenbergii) among others.

Echeveria Plants thrive bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, well-drained soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for Echeveria Plants.

Thread Agave also called Thread-leaf Agave is an evergreen perennial plant and is one of the popular Agave plants grown indoors for its compact size which forms a beautiful, stemless rosette of long, blade-like, dark-green to a bronzish-green colored leaves.

The Thread-leaf Agave is a slow growing plant which may take a long time to out grow its pot and therefore it does not require frequent repotting.

Agave filifera requires bright light with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight and moderately moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Learn how to grow and care for Thread Agave.

Teddy Bear Vine is a succulent vine which bears oval-shaped, hairy (velvet-like) leaves with purple undersides and is ideal for a hanging basket or a groundcover.

The Teddy Bear Vine is a slow growing plant whose stems cascade downwards which makes it is ideal for a hanging basket. The flowers are mauve colored, blue-violet or pinkish-purple.

Cyanotis kewensis thrives in bright, indirect light with some morning sunshine, moderate warmth and humidity, moderately moist, rich, well-drained soils. Learn more on how to grow and care for Teddy Bear Vine.

Sunglow Plant or Red Crassula is a neat succulent plant whose stems are clothed with leathery triangular leaves which look like they are stacked on top of each other.

There are two main varieties of Red Crassula that are popular as houseplants. These are alba which bears red flowers and bicolor which bears red and white flowers.

Crassula coccinea grows best in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, cactus and succulents soil. Read more on how to grow and care for Sunglow Plant.

String of Rubies Plant also called String of Pickles, Little Pickles or Ruby Necklace bears reddish-purple stems and bean-shaped leaves which turn a bright ruby red when the plant is grown under bright sunshine.

The String of Pickles Plant grows as a trailer, with stems trailing which are spectacular when they cascade downwards beautifully in a hanging basket or on a pedestal.

Othonna capensis thrives in very bright light, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, succulents soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for String of Rubies Plant.

String of Buttons Plant is an easy-care, shrubby, succulent plant which bears triangle-shaped, gray-green leaves with a rosy pink hue along the edges in bright light.

The String of Buttons succulent stems start off upright but begin to trail on the ground due to the weight of the leaves as they age which makes this plant perfect for a hanging basket.

Crassula perforata requires bright light with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight, average warmth and loose, succulents soil. Read more on how to grow and care for String of Buttons Plant.

Gasteria Plants are recognizable from their thick, hard, succulent 'tongue-shaped' leaves and hence their common names Ox-tongue, Cow-tongue, Lawyer's Tongue and occasionally Mother-in-law's Tongue.

The inflorescence in Gasteria is unique with a curved, stomach-shaped flowers hanging from inclined racemes which has given this genus its name Gasteria. 'Gaster' is Latin for stomach.

Gasteria Plants thrive in bright light with some direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, succulents soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for Gasteria Plants.

String of Dolphins Plant also called Dolphin Necklace, Flying Dolphins or Dolphin Plant bears pendant thread-like stems on which curvy leaves with two small points grow.

The leaves in String of Dolphins Plant look like a pod of flying or jumping dolphins and hence the common name "String of Dolphins".

Senecio peregrinus grows best in bright light with 4-6 hours direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Learn how to grow and care for String of Dolphins Plant.

String of Turtles Plant also called Magic Marmer is a compact perennial houseplant that is easy to grow and adapts well to indoor growing conditions.

The Magic Marmer Plant is a trailing, succulent type of Peperomia and is an excellent choice for a hanging basket, a pedestal or a table-top.

Peperomia prostrata requires bright light with some direct sunlight, warm and humid conditions and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for String of Turtles Plant.

Jelly Beans Plant also commonly called Pork and Beans Plant bears short succulent leaves about 1/2 in. long that resemble jelly beans.

Though the stems are upright in young Jelly Beans Plants, they eventually grow long enough to trail over the sides of the pot, creating a hanging plant display.

Jelly Beans Plant (Sedum rubrotinctum) thrives in bright light to full sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, fertile, loose, free-draining soil. Read on how to grow and care for Jelly Beans Plant.

String of Lemons Plant also called String of Tears Plant or String of Teardrops Plant bears erect stems on which oval, succulent, teardrop-shaped or lemon-shaped leaves grow.

The fleshy leaves and stems store water, which allows the String of Tears Plant to go for a considerably long period without being watered.

Senecio citriformis grows best in bright light with some direct sunlight, moderate warmth and moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Learn more on how to grow and care for String of Lemons Plant.

Paddle Plant also called Desert Cabbage, FlapJack or White Lady is a popular Kalanchoe foliage plant on account ot its beautiful foliage.

Like other Kalanchoe Plants, FlapJack contains Calcium glycosides which are toxic to animals as indicated by ASPCA. Keep it away from the reach of pets to avoid any mishaps.

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora thrives in bright light to full sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil. Learn how to grow and care for Paddle Plant.

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' commonly called Crassula Campfire, Campfire Crassula or Red Flames Plant is a perennial succulent with propeller-like leaves which start off light-green and become a bright reddish color in bright light.

The fleshy leaves and stems in Campfire Crassula store water which allows the plant to go for a considerably long period without being watered.

Crassula Campfire requires bright light with some direct sunlight of about 4-6 hours, average warmth and moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil. Read more on how to grow and care for Crassula capitella 'Campfire'.

Panda Plant is a succulent plant which bears silvery-green, brown-edged furry or woolly leaves and hence its other common names; Pussy Ears and Chocolate Soldier.

The Pussy Ears Kalanchoe is a popular plant on account of its compact size growing to only 1.5 ft, ease of care and the beauty of its dark-rimmed foliage.

Kalanchoe tomentosa thrives in bright light to full sunlight, average warmth, moderately moist, rich, well-drained soil. Learn how to grow and care for Panda Plant.

Blue Chalksticks Plant also called Dead Man's Fingers is a low-growing plant which bears fleshy, cylindrical, powdery, blue-green leaves on a prostrate stem.

The odd shaped leaves in Blue Chalksticks Plant is an adaptation to arid conditions and allows for the storage of water while exposing minimum surface area to the dry air.

Senecio serpens requires bright light with some direct sunlight, warm temperatures and moderately moist, loose, rich, well-drained soil. Learn more on how to grow and care for Blue Chalksticks Plant.

Moonstones Succulent also called Sugar Almond Plant is a succulent with pale blue-green to bluish-purple, egg-shaped leaves and look-like a sugared almond confection and hence the name, 'Sugar Almond'.

One advantage of growing Sugar Almond Plant is that it is non-toxic to humans and pets. The plants are safe to grow in the home.

Pachyphytum oviferum thrives in bright light to full sunlight away from hot direct sunlight, average warmth and moderately moist, well-drained soil. Read more on how to grow and care for Moonstones Succulent.

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