Complete Plant Guide

Shrubby stonecrop (Sedum praealtum) is a shrub-forming succulent native to Mexico, growing up to 90 cm tall. Its spatula-shaped, yellow-green leaves turn reddish under strong sun or cold temperatures and cluster into rosettes at the stem tips. In late winter and early spring it produces abundant clusters of small yellow flowers. It is an extremely hardy, low-maintenance plant, well suited to rock gardens, borders and outdoor containers.

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Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Sedum reflexum

Sedum reflexum is a low, mat-forming evergreen succulent with needle-like blue-green leaves that resemble tiny spruce foliage. In summer it sends up arching stems topped with star-shaped yellow flowers. A tough, drought-tolerant groundcover ideal for rock gardens, green roofs and containers.

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Jelly Bean Plant

Sedum rubrotinctum

Easy 💧 21 days ☀️ Direct sun

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as the Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans, is a charming succulent native to Mexico. Its plump, bean-shaped leaves are bright green at the base, turning vivid red at the tips when exposed to bright sunlight or stress — a natural phenomenon called anthocyanin production. It is a popular choice for rock gardens, container arrangements, and indoor windowsills.

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Stringy Stonecrop

Sedum sarmentosum

Sedum sarmentosum is a fast-spreading creeping succulent native to China, Korea, and Japan. It forms dense mats of fleshy yellow-green leaves and produces cheerful star-shaped yellow flowers in late spring to summer. Widely used as a ground cover in rock gardens and slopes.

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October Daphne

Sedum sieboldii

Easy 💧 21 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Sedum sieboldii, commonly known as October Daphne, is a charming trailing succulent native to Japan. It features whorls of three blue-green, coin-shaped leaves with rosy-pink edges that trail gracefully over rocks and container edges. In autumn, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers that attract pollinators. The plant dies back to its rootstock in winter and re-emerges each spring, making it a delightful surprise in the garden.

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Pacific Stonecrop

Sedum spathulifolium

Sedum spathulifolium, commonly known as Pacific Stonecrop, is a low-growing evergreen succulent native to the west coast of North America, from British Columbia to California. It forms dense, mat-like colonies of spoon-shaped, fleshy rosettes in silvery blue-green or purple tones. In spring and summer it produces clusters of bright yellow star-shaped flowers beloved by pollinators.

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Showy Stonecrop

Sedum spectabile

Sedum spectabile, commonly known as Showy Stonecrop or Ice Plant, is a hardy succulent perennial native to China and Korea. It produces clusters of star-shaped pink to red flowers from late summer through fall, making it one of the most ornamental sedums available. The fleshy blue-green leaves store water, enabling the plant to tolerate drought conditions with ease. It is particularly valued as a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects when little else is in bloom.

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Two-row Stonecrop

Sedum spurium

Sedum spurium (now botanically accepted as Phedimus spurius) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent perennial in the Crassulaceae family, native to the rocky subalpine meadows of the Caucasus region (Georgia, northern Iran, and northeastern Turkey). Its trailing stems root as they spread, forming dense, evergreen mats of fleshy, opposite leaves that shift from green to deep burgundy in cooler months. Star-shaped flowers ranging from white to crimson appear in summer. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it is one of the most popular ground-cover sedums for rock gardens, green roofs, and sunny borders.

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Chinese Stonecrop

Sedum tetractinum

Sedum tetractinum is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent native to southeastern China, prized as a groundcover for its round, fleshy blue-green leaves that blush coppery-pink in strong sun. Small star-shaped white to pale pink flowers appear in summer above the dense foliage mat.

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Silver Sedum

Sedum treleasei

Medium 💧 7 days ☀️ Low light

Sedum treleasei, commonly known as Silver Sedum or Blue Sedum, is a perennial succulent in the Crassulaceae family native to the Puebla region of Mexico. It forms tight rosettes of thick, fleshy, blue-gray leaves coated in a fine waxy layer (farina) that gives the plant its signature silvery sheen and helps reflect intense sunlight. Over time it develops short, branching stems that form small, compact clusters, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, containers, and succulent arrangements.

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Spikemoss

Selaginella

Selaginella is a diverse genus of over 700 species of primitive vascular plants in the family Selaginellaceae, commonly known as spikemosses or little club mosses. Though not true mosses, they resemble them with their delicate, scale-like foliage and low, spreading growth habit. Found worldwide — predominantly in humid tropical and subtropical environments — they are prized as ornamental plants for terrariums, shaded gardens, and ground covers. Certain species, notably Selaginella lepidophylla (the resurrection plant), can survive near-complete desiccation and rehydrate fully when watered.

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Krauss's Spikemoss

Selaginella kraussiana

Medium 💧 2 days ☀️ Low light

Selaginella kraussiana, commonly known as Krauss's Spikemoss or African Clubmoss, is a primitive vascular plant that resembles a delicate moss. Native to Africa, it forms a dense, creeping mat of vibrant green, branching foliage. It is a popular choice for terrariums, indoor gardens, and as a groundcover in shady, damp areas where other plants might struggle to thrive.

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Resurrection plant

Selaginella lepidophylla

Easy ☀️ Partial shade

Selaginella lepidophylla is an extraordinary desert plant of the Selaginellaceae family, native to the Chihuahuan Desert region spanning the United States and Mexico. This small, fern-like plant reaches a maximum height of just 5 cm, featuring delicate green stems covered with tiny scale-like leaves arranged in spirals. The most remarkable characteristic of this resurrection plant is its extreme desiccation tolerance - it can lose up to 95% of its water content and remain dormant for years, reviving completely when exposed to moisture. During drought periods, the stems curl tightly into a compact grey-brown sphere; upon rehydration, the plant unfurls its fronds within hours, returning to vibrant green life. Multiple common names reflect its unique survival mechanism: Resurrection Plant, False Rose of Jericho, Stone Flower, and Dinosaur Plant. Unlike true ferns, it reproduces via spores rather than seeds. This ancient plant has captured human imagination for centuries as a living demonstration of nature's remarkable adaptability.

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Martens' Spikemoss

Selaginella martensii

Medium 💧 4 days ☀️ Low light

Selaginella martensii, known as Martens' Spikemoss, is a stunning lycophyte native to Mexico and Central America. Despite its fern-like appearance, it belongs to an ancient lineage of vascular plants — neither a true moss nor a fern, but a fern-ally or lycophyte. Its feathery, overlapping scale-like leaves create a lush, emerald carpet, with some varieties displaying striking white-tipped variegation. It thrives in high-humidity environments, making it a favorite for terrariums, paludariums, and moisture-rich indoor spaces.

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Night-blooming Cereus

Selenicereus

Easy 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Selenicereus is a genus of epiphytic and climbing cacti native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Its flattened or angled stems climb trees and rocks using aerial roots, producing enormous, intensely fragrant flowers that bloom for a single night before wilting by dawn. Several species in the genus produce the fruit known as pitaya or dragon fruit.

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Ric Rac Cactus

Selenicereus anthonyanus

The ric rac cactus (Selenicereus anthonyanus) is an epiphytic jungle cactus native to the tropical forests of Chiapas, Mexico. Its flattened, deeply lobed stems zigzag like a fish skeleton -- earning it the nickname "fishbone cactus" -- making it a striking trailing or climbing houseplant. Unlike desert cacti, it thrives in humid, shaded conditions and produces large, fragrant flowers that open for a single night.

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Night-Blooming Cereus

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Medium 💧 7 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Selenicereus grandiflorus is a climbing, epiphytic cactus native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, prized for its enormous, intensely fragrant white flowers that bloom for only one night each year. Its long, sprawling, ribbed stems climb trees and rocks using aerial roots, and by dusk on a single summer evening the plant unfurls a spectacular blossom up to 30 cm wide before it withers by morning.

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Strawberry Pear

Selenicereus triangularis

Selenicereus triangularis, commonly known as Strawberry Pear or Triangle Cactus, is a vigorous climbing cactus native to the Caribbean islands including Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Its triangular stems can reach over 10 meters in length and produce spectacular large white flowers that bloom only at night during summer and fall. The edible red fruits, 2–5 cm long, are sweet, vitamin-rich, and resemble dragonfruit.

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Dragon Fruit

Selenicereus undatus

Medium 💧 18 days ☀️ Bright indirect

Selenicereus undatus, popularly known as White Pitaya or Dragon Fruit, is a fast-growing epiphytic cactus native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its triangular, succulent stems that climb trees or supports. Its flowers are spectacular, large, and white, opening only at night, which earns it the name 'Queen of the Night'. The fruit is oval, with vibrant pink skin and green scales, containing a sweet white pulp dotted with small edible black seeds.

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Moonlight Cactus

Selenicereus validus

The Moonlight Cactus (Selenicereus validus) is an epiphytic cactus native to Mexico and Central America, celebrated for its long, pendant cylindrical stems and spectacular nocturnal white and yellow flowers. It belongs to the family Cactaceae and thrives in tropical and subtropical forests, climbing trees and rocky outcrops.

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Hens and Chicks

Sempervivum

Sempervivum is a genus of approximately 40 species of hardy alpine succulents in the family Crassulaceae, native to the mountains of Europe and parts of Asia. They form tight, fleshy rosettes that continuously produce offsets ("chicks") around the mother plant ("hen"), creating dense spreading mats. Exceptionally cold-hardy, they tolerate temperatures as low as -34°C (-29°F) and survive in rocky, nutrient-poor soils.

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Cobweb Houseleek

Sempervivum arachnoideum

Sempervivum arachnoideum, the cobweb houseleek, is a compact alpine succulent whose tight rosettes are laced with fine white webbing, giving each cluster a spiderweb-like appearance. Native to the mountains of Europe, it is remarkably cold-hardy and spreads into dense mats via offsets ("chicks").

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Limestone Houseleek

Sempervivum calcareum

Sempervivum calcareum is a perennial alpine succulent, highly cold-hardy. It forms compact rosettes of fleshy leaves, often featuring distinct reddish-purple tips. Native to the limestone regions of Southern Europe, it is extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, well-drained soils. Its intense colors stand out in rock gardens and arid landscapes. It is an excellent choice for beginners.

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Caucasian Houseleek

Sempervivum caucasicum

Easy 💧 12 days ☀️ Direct sun

Sempervivum caucasicum is a rosette-forming alpine succulent native to the Caucasus mountains of Georgia, Armenia, and Russia. It produces dense clusters of fleshy, pointed leaves arranged in tight rosettes, spreading via offsets to form low-growing mats. Extremely cold-hardy, it survives temperatures down to -34°C and thrives in rocky, well-draining soils with minimal care.

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Globe Houseleek

Sempervivum globiferum

Sempervivum globiferum, commonly known as Globe Houseleek or Rolling Hen and Chicks, is a charming alpine succulent native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe. It forms tight, globe-shaped rosettes of fleshy green leaves that often blush red under stress. Unlike most sempervivums, its offsets naturally detach and roll away to root independently — giving rise to the delightful common name "Rollers". A monocarpic plant, each rosette dies after flowering but is quickly replaced by its many chicks.

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Russian Houseleek

Sempervivum ruthenicum

Sempervivum ruthenicum, the Russian houseleek, is a hardy evergreen succulent from the Crassulaceae family native to the rocky mountains and stony terrain of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region. It forms low, mat-like rosettes of slightly hairy, pale green fleshy leaves tipped in pink, and sends up unusual yellow flower spikes in summer. Extremely drought- and cold-tolerant, it thrives on neglect in rock gardens, alpine troughs, and shallow containers.

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Common Houseleek

Sempervivum tectorum

Sempervivum tectorum is a hardy, evergreen succulent forming attractive rosettes of fleshy, blue-green leaves with reddish-purple tips. Native to European mountain regions including the Alps and Pyrenees, this resilient plant has been cultivated for centuries. The name "Sempervivum" means "live forever" in Latin, referring to its ability to produce numerous offsets. The species name "tectorum" means "of roofs," as Romans traditionally planted it on rooftops believing it protected buildings from lightning.

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Senecio

Senecio is one of the largest genera in the plant kingdom, with over 1,250 species in the Asteraceae family distributed worldwide. The genus includes popular ornamental succulents such as String of Pearls (S. rowleyanus), Blue Chalk Sticks (S. mandraliscae), and Dusty Miller (S. cineraria). Succulent species are prized for their drought tolerance, striking appearance, and adaptability to both indoor and outdoor settings.

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Succulent Bush Senecio

Senecio barbertonicus

Senecio barbertonicus is an evergreen succulent shrub native to the Barberton region of South Africa, as well as Eswatini, Mozambique and eastern Zimbabwe, where it grows on rocky slopes at elevations up to 1,700 m. Its fleshy, light-green stems carry densely packed, cylindrical, finger-like leaves, and the plant forms a dense mounding bush that can reach 2 m (rarely 3 m) tall and wide. In winter it produces clusters of small, fragrant, golden-yellow daisy flowers at the branch tips that attract bees and butterflies.

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Dusty Miller

Senecio cineraria

Easy 💧 7 days ☀️ Direct sun

Senecio cineraria, popularly known as Dusty Miller or Silver Ragwort, is a compact, mounding perennial prized for its velvety, silver-white, deeply lobed foliage rather than its small yellow daisy-like flowers. Native to the Mediterranean coast, it thrives in full sun and poor, sandy soil, making it a low-maintenance staple in borders, containers, and xeriscaped gardens. Its felted leaves reflect heat and resist deer and rabbit browsing, pairing beautifully as a season-long foil for brighter flowering companions.

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Mexican Flame Vine

Senecio confusus

Mexican Flame Vine (Senecio confusus) is a vigorous, fast-growing evergreen climber native to Mexico and Central America. It is celebrated for its stunning, daisy-like flowers in bright orange-red hues with golden centers that bloom almost year-round in warm climates. It can reach 12 feet or more when given suitable support such as trellises, fences, or arbors. A superb attractor of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

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Cape Ivy

Senecio macroglossus

Senecio macroglossus, commonly known as Cape Ivy or Natal Ivy, is an evergreen succulent climber native to southern Africa, ranging from Zimbabwe and Mozambique to eastern South Africa. Its waxy, triangular leaves closely resemble true ivy but belong to the daisy family (Asteraceae). It produces cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers in summer and emits a subtle lemony scent when foliage is handled. Popular as both a trailing houseplant and an outdoor climber in warm climates.

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String of bananas

Senecio radicans