Many of the same succulent that make good houseplant will also thrive in container outdoors . In pots , these plants often can take more warmth and drouth than many annuals , perennials , or tropicals . The watch over arrangements complement each variety ’s colors , forms , and textures , and each of them is well-to-do to care for , thanks to being expose in groups with similar wet and light essential . you’re able to be as originative as you like with the containers , just as long as the watercraft has drainage hole .
Double Dish Succulent Garden
Serve a grownup serving of succulent with this doubledish garden . The multiple - container system ensures excellent drainage , as the inner smoke sits on pebbles . The spreading shoots of palesedumand pachyveria echo the soused arching leaves of the variegated one C plant . Artificial coral adds a cosmetic soupcon .
A.Pachyveriaspp.—1
B. Pale sedum(Sedum sediforme)—2
Credit: Lynn Karlin
C. Artificial coral
D. Variegated century plant ( Agave americana’Mediopicta')—1
E. Cobweb houseleek(Sempervivum arachnoideum)—1
Credit: Lynn Karlin
F. Queen Victoria agave(Agave victoriae - reginae)—1
Sculpture on a Pedestal
bring up the architectural qualities of succulents in dewy-eyed displays . To grab attention to the bold flora form , rank your arrangement on a pedestal of overturned pots . Thiscontainer gardenplanted in an urn rest on a square upside - down bootleg pot .
A. Dwarf hundred plant(Agavedesmettiana)—1
B. Ice plant(Lampranthus deltoides)—3
Credit: Richard Felber
C.Angelina sedum(Sedum rupestre’Angelina')—3
Fiery Forces
A trio of grovel sedum and two varieties of hen - and - chicks clear an attractive low - growing grouping in this triangular metallic element container . When the sedum blooms yellow , the combo glows with warmth . These succulents are brave to Zone 4 , so in most region , you may leave them out of doors . All arespreading groundcoversthat will eventually creep over the sharpness of the container .
Test Garden Tip : Drill several holes in the bottom of containers to ensuregood drainage for succulents .
A. Creepingsedum(Sedum sarmentosum)—1
Credit: David Speer
B. Firebirdhen - and - chicks(Sempervivum’Firebird')—1
C. Glowing Embers hen - and - chicks(Sempervivum’Glowing Embers')—1
Sleek Line Succulent
What could be a simplersucculent container garden ideathan growing a solitary multistemmedyuccain a sleek contemporary container ? ' Golden Sword ' yucca is competently named for its variegated chickenhearted - stripe leaves with razor - sharp edges . Grow it out of the traffic flowing to avoid trauma to guests , but rank it where it ’ll receive at least six hours of lineal sunshine per mean solar day .
A.Yucca filamentosa’Golden Sword'—1
Urning their Keep
Pink bloom of youth of ' Brilliant ' showy sedum recall the pinkish purple form of ' Perle von Nurnberg ' echeveria , while string of beads tumbles over the edge of this succulent container . These plants sate theclassic container gardenroles of thriller ( showy sedum ) , filler ( echeveria ) , and trotline ( string of bead ) .
A. Brilliant showy sedum ( Sedum spectabile’Brilliant')—1
B.Echeveria’Perle von Nurnberg'—4
Credit: Erica George Dines
C. String of beads(Senecio rowleyanus)—1
D.Echeveria shaviana—2
Plant Tray
When create a lush container garden , it ’s important to think aboutthe watercraft you ’ll plant in . This attention - grabbing tray of echeverias , kalanchoe , andsilver squillderives its floridity from variegated leaf and modeled foliation . Most of the plants are russet scab formers , so a bland saucer provides just the veracious scale leaf for a dramatic video display .
A.Echeveria’Mauna Loa'—1
B.Graptoveria acaulis—2
Credit: Ed Gohlich
C.Echeveria lilacina—1
D. Silver squill(Ledebouria socialis)—1
E. Paddle plant(Kalanchoe luciae)—1
Credit: Lynn Karlin
Vintage Plant Container
Asalvaged metal plant standcreates the impression of the weighing machine of jurist when outfitted with chase succulents . The Madagascar genus Senecio is related to drawing string of beads , and burro ’s fag end is in the same family as groundcover sedums . If pieces break off , settle down them to protrude new plant .
A. Madagascar senecio(Senecio antandroi)—1
B. Burro ’s tail(Sedum morganianum)—1
Credit: Edmund Barr
Echeveria Collection
This trio of echeverias in a pair of mismatchedterra - cotta potscreates a stunning centerpiece on a stone slab . With more than 100 echeveria species and cultivar from which to opt , it ’s wanton to create unique tabletop pigeonholing of these easy - care succulents . The clump size of it of the broadcaster increase over time , so if the plants become too push , divide and replant them .
A.Echeveria’Golden Glow'—1
B.Echeveria elegans—1
Credit: Edward Gohlich
C.Echeveria prolifica—2
Concrete Garden Accessories
Concrete plantersserve as the centripetal element in this accumulation of succulents . Each get in its own pot , but by grouping the pots , the final result is adramatic container garden show . The neutral grays and blacks of the container allow the plant to asterisk . A matching concrete sphere extends the theme .
A.Kalanchoe’Flapjacks'—1
B.Sedum’Matrona'—2
Credit: Edward Gohlich
C.Kangaroo paw(Anigozanthosspp.)—1
D.Sticks on Fire euphorbia(Euphorbia tirucalli’Sticks on Fire')—1
E. Canary Island aeonium(Aeonium canariensis)—1
Credit: Edmund Barr
Layered Garden
Soften sunbaked entry steps with containers of succulents . Group several pots togetherto pass visitors ' eye up to the entranceway . unite the solicitation by repeating a plant in each container . Echeveriafills that role here . Include some trailing types , such as burro ’s tail , which cascade down down the bound of the dance step .
A. Zebra haworthia(Haworthia fasciata)—1
B. Panda plant(Kalanchoe tomentosa)—1
Credit: Craig Anderson
C.Echeveria elegans—2
D. Burro ’s tail(Sedum morganianum)—1
Tabletop Succulent Garden
A blue ceramic bowl hold a aggregation of small succulent , create a tabletop centerpiecefor the garden . A combining of rosette plant forms , an upright " pine " Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , and a sprawl 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
Credit: Richard Felber
C. Paddle plant(Cotyledon macrantha)—1
D. Narrow - leaf haworthia(Haworthia angustifolia)—1
E. Ox tongue(Gasteria verrucosa)—1
Credit: Alison Miksch
F. vary mouse crassula(Crassula sarmentosa variegata)—1
Cluster of Containers
For an easy group of low - maintenance succulents , format three containers of alike sizing on a table . Rosette shape , such as these echeverias and dyckia , are most effective when viewed from above , so they ’re the perfect choice for display on a lowly occasional table .
A.Dyckia marnier - lapostolle—1
B.Echeveria’Perle von Nurnberg'—1
Credit: Edward Gohlich
C.Echeveria runyonii’Topsy Turvy'—1
Creeping Container Plants
Silvery blasphemous foliageis a in effect indicator that the plant willrequire little moisture to thrive . The 1 in this shallow sports stadium ring the blue of the container . Stiff , grasslike acaulescent genus Senecio and vary Kamchatka sedum total vertical elements among thelow - get groundcover .
A. Variegated Kamchatkasedum(Sedum kamtschaticum variegatum)—1
B. Jungle Firehen - and - chicks(Sempervivum’Jungle Fire')—1
Credit: Amy Haskell
C.Echeveria elegans—1
D.Sedum lydium—1
E. Stemless senecio(Senecio acaulis)—1
Credit: Amy Haskell
Succulent Mix
This dish garden hold back both intimate and unparalleled succulent . Some , such as the silverjadeand warty Ailuropoda melanoleuca plant , are close congenator of the more mutual green trollop and panda plant . Medicinalaloeis noted for its power to soothe burns . Black mondo grassis normally consider a ground cover , rather than a succulent , but because it has low body of water needs , it works well in the admixture .
A. Felt bush(Kalanchoe beharensis)—1
B. Harpoon daisy(Senecio cuneatus)—1
Credit: Marty Baldwin
C. Moonstones(Pachyphytum oviferum)—1
D. Black mondo gage ( Ophiopogon planiscapus’Nigrescens')—1
E. Silver dollar sign jade(Crassula arborescens)—1
Credit: Lynn Karlin
F. Warty panda plant(Kalanchoe tomentosa)—1
G. Medicinal aloe(Aloe vera)—1
Vintage Appeal
Surround a bombastic - leaf succulent with a ring of stem canker - forming I for a speedy container mending . For a decorative touch , mulch withdried canvass moss . Keep the moss teetotal , so it does n’t stimulate the succulents to develop stalk rot . Thisvintage pedestal and bowlprovide the stark backcloth to the plants .
A. Ghost plant(Graptopetalum paraguayense)—7
B.Echeveria shaviana’Mexican Hens'—1
Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour
C. Paddle plant(Kalanchoe luciae)—1
D. Lola echeveria ( Echeveria’Lola')—6
Delightful Dozen
Display a mixture of succulent , still growing in their four - inch nursery pots , in a vintage wood carrying case . Move the plants around to vary the look , or switch them out with unlike varieties to keep the combination fresh . A flimsy mulch of sphagnum moss disguises the nursery containers .
A. Coral aloe(Aloe striata)—1
B. Stemless senecio(Senecio acaulis)—1
Credit: Edward Gohlich
C.Sedum furfuraceum—1
D.Echeveria’Easter Bonnet'—1
E. Watch chain plant(Crassula lycopodioides)—1
Credit: Laurie Black
F. Zanzibar aloe(Aloe zanzibarica)—1
G. Ghost plant(Graptopetalum paraguayense)—1
H. Two - course sedum(Sedum spurium)—1
Credit: Kim Cornelison
I. Sedeveria ( Sedeveriaspp.)—1
J. Felt bush(Kalanchoe beharensis)—1
K. String of buttons(Crassula conjuncta)—1
Credit: Lynn Karlin
L. String of beads(Senecio rowleyanus)—1
Rosette Succulents
This combination ofrosette - form succulentsmakes a childlike but refined statement . Washed river rocksact as decorative mulchthat echoes the bluish gray leaves of the echeveria . The strong lines of the metallic element grill provide a demarcation to the rounded forms of the plant life and the container .
A. Hen - and - chicks(Sempervivum tectorum ) — 1
B.Echeveria elegans — 1
Credit: Kritsada Panichgul
C. Hen - and - chicks(Sempervivum marmoratum ) — 1
D.Aeonium’Kiwi ' — 1
E. Hairy houseleek(Sempervivum ciliatum ) — 1
Credit: Shawn Nielsen
Barrel of Sedums
This collecting of cold - audacious sedums hang out of a wooden barrelful . Upright Autumn Joy sedum , which top off the combination , will developdusky pink bloomsin previous summer , after theyellow flowersof Kamchatka sedum have languish . As the season progresses , new planted tricolor sedum andwhite flower cup flowerwill mature to cover the sides of the bbl .
A.Sedum telephium’Autumn Joy'—1
B. Russian stonecrop(Sedum kamtschaticum)—9
C. Tricolor two - row sedum ( Sedum spurium’Tricolor')—6
D. Cup flower(Nierembergia scoparia)—6
Mini Trough Garden
Thiscollection of succulentsbalances vertical forms with ruffly rosettes and drone in a lightweightconcrete - look trough garden . sculptured twigs and a bird statuette fill in the habitat . Smooth river stone answer as the pot ’s feet .
A. Red jade(Crassula coccinea)—1
B.Echeveria shaviana—1
C. Chinese sedum(Sedum tetractinum)—1
D. Flower rubble plant(Kalanchoe pumila)—1
E. Turkish rosularia(Rosularia muratdaghensis)—1
F.Crassula pellucida—1
Faux Bois Feeder
Create a concrete faux bois manger plantation owner filled with chase burro ’s tail and echeverias to make a colorful , drought - tolerant displayfor a hot , cheery site . The grain - rich foliation of the succulents enhance the unsmooth barque appearance of the container .
A. Hens - and - chicks echeveria(Echeveria imbricata)—2
B. Burro ’s tail(Sedum morganianum)—2
Two-Tiered Container Garden
make a tiered planterto increase height and dramatic play . In this container , a vary century works resurrect several column inch above the level of the primary matching pot . The humble pot nestles in one corner of the large one , make a riserlike effect . Large chunk of wiped out aquamarine spyglass filling gaps between the succulent .
A. Opal C plant ( Agave americana’Opal')—1
B.Pachyveriaspp.—2
C.Echeveria shaviana’Mexican Hens'—1
E.Echeveria agavoides—1
F.Graptoveria’Margaret Reppin'—1
G.Echeveria’Afterglow'—1
H.Echeveria imbricata—2
I.Senecio mandraliscae—2
Rounded Flower Pots
round clay containers make the perfect abode for sedums and echeverias . The poriferous cadaver spate tolerate the plant ’s roots and grunge to dry out quickly — this is central because succulent needwell - enfeeble soilto thrive . A soil mix specifically formulated for succulents is useable to grease one’s palms , however you may alsomake your own soil mixtureto provide the essential drain these flora postulate . An upright showy sedum anchors the large terra - cotta pot and is circumvent by clumps of echeveria . The trailing ' Angelina ' sedum pop the question textural contrast and flows from a 2d , smaller container .
A. Showy stonecrop(Sedum spectabile)—1
B.Echeveria secunda—3
C. Angelina sedum ( Sedum rupestre’Angelina')—4
Collection of Succulents
A large timber post service asan easy tabletop gardenfor a striking flower dust plant displaying its fantabulous pink blooms . Several container of echeveria accompany this flowering kalanchoe . One pot mounts to the mail by mean ofa plant hook . The others rest on board benches .
A. Flower junk plant(Kalanchoe pumila)—1
B.Echeveria imbricata—5
C.Echeveria secunda—3
Stone Trough Succulents
A admixture of upright , rosette , and trailing succulents fill thisround stone troughto overflowing . Aeonium , showy sedum , and silver dollarjadedraw your attention up , while straggle sedums and variegated elephant bush track over the border of the container . MoundingCuban Oregano , echeveria , and pachyveria do their full to fill in the gaps .
A. Tree aeonium(Aeonium arboreum)—1
B. Variegated showy sedum(Sedum spectabile)—1
C. Cuban oregano(Plectranthus amboinicus)—1
D. Hen - and - chicks ( Sempervivumspp.)—4
E.Echeveria runyonii’Silver Spoons'—1
F.Sedum furfuraceum—3
G. Silver dollar loose woman ( Crassula arborescens’Blue Bird')—1
H. Variegated elephant bush ( Portulacaria afra’Variegata')—1
I.Sedum reflexum’Blue Spruce'—1
J.Pachyveriaspp.—1
Sunken Container Garden
A shallow metallic element tray resting on a stone slab makes an attractive foundation for thisoutdoor interior decoration project . ground in the tray pile for spare pinnacle to provide sizable room for ascendent increase . A bronze statuette tucked among the succulent make awhimsical focal dot .
A. Giant echeveria(Echeveria gibbiflora)—1
D. Angelina sedum ( Sedum rupestre’Angelina')—1
E.Graptoveriaspp.—1
F.Sedumspp.—1
G. Hen - and - chicks ( Sempervivumspp.)—1
H.Echeveria runyonii—2
