Succulents

Yes, and no. A succulent describe the ability a plant has to hold and maintain moisture in their foliage, which most cacti do. However, cactus is also a classification for a family of plants — and only members of the family Cactaceae can correctly be named cacti.

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, and what 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 acclimatise to your garden. 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 shade for your plants during the hottest part of Melbourne summer days.

Depending on the order, we can usually accommodate same day deliveries — if you order between Monday and Saturday, before 1 pm. We need to make sure we have your order in stock, first, and check if there are delivery drivers available.

For more accurate information, give us a call, and we can let you know our delivery times and schedule. As part of our nursery range, succulents are always delivered separately to other bulk orders.

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

• 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.
• Carpobrotus: Also know as 'Pigface', this species is native to Australia, mainly growing on the east coast. It produces vibrant, pinkish dasiy-like flowers from mid spring to the end of summer. It's a striking addition to a succulent garden.
• 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.