Succulents

Yes, and no. A succulent describes a plant's ability to hold and maintain moisture in their foliage, which most cacti do. However, cactus plants are also members of the family Cactaceae family whereas succulents are not.

In short? All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. If you're unsure whether the plant you're looking at is a cactus or a different kind of succulent, contact our team! We can easily identify plants for you.

The wonderful thing about succulents, which often draws landscapers to them, is that they are drought tolerant. You can ignore them for the whole of summer, and they'll thrive. It's during winter that you'll need to keep a better eye on them.

When you buy one of our succulents, you don't have to worry about whether it will prosper in the Melbourne climate. We source all our plants locally, so they thrive in the Victorian seasons.

Most succulents thrive under bright, direct sun. But, some species prefer partial shade. A sure sign a plant is getting too much sun exposure is when its leaves develop black spots. If you're worried about the placement of your garden, you can always build a cover to act as a shade for your plants Melbourne’s harshest summer days.

Where possible we will always try to deliver orders for succulents to Melbourne Metro customers on the same day, however this is only possible where orders are received before 1 pm and is subject to stock availability.

For more accurate information, give us a call, and we can let you know our delivery times and schedule.

All succulents are good in different ways. But some of the more popular species include:

1. The Aloe genus: Native to Madagascar, Africa, and the Middle East, plants from this family are showy and voluptuous. They often sprout beautiful flowers, which is why so many landscapers love them.
2. Carpobrotus: Also known as 'Pigface', this species is native to Australia, mainly growing on the east coast. It produces vibrant, pinkish daisy-like flowers from mid spring to the end of summer. It's a striking addition to a succulent garden.
3. Kalanchoes: Compact, with scalloped-edge leaves, kalanchoes can grow anywhere. They're a favourite succulent for Melbourne gardeners, especially, as they seem to thrive in cooler climates. They sprout beautiful flowers from June through to September, sometimes even longer.