The 25 Succulent Gifts
that People Love the Most

Introduction

Succulents make amazing gifts since they hold symbolic meaning and add to any home’s aesthetic. They can liven up the interior of any house. If you’re wondering about which succulents make the best gifts, you have come to the right place!

Some of the best succulent gifts include: include Aeonium, Aloe vera, Bear’s paw plant, Christmas cactus, Echeveria, Kalanchoe, Senecio, Tree of Love and the Zebra plant.  

What are the Best Succulent Gifts

Name of Succulent	Scientific name
Tree houseleek	Aeonium
Aloe vera	Aloe barbadensis miller
The Silver Jade plant	Crassula arborescens
Mexican snowball	Echeveria elegans
Panda plant	Kalanchoe tomentosa
Stonecrop	Sedum
Common houseleek	Sempervivum tectorum
Ragworts	Senecio
String of pearls	Senecio rowleyanus
Tree of love	Aichryson laxum
Jersey pigmyweed	Crassula pubescens
Ruby blush	Echeveria pulvinata
Bear’s paw	Cotyledon tomentosa
Zebra plant	Haworthiopsis attenuata
Jade plant	Crassula ovata
Bunny Ear cactus	Opuntia microdasys
Christmas cactus	Schlumbergera
Cederberg Haworthia	Haworthia nortieri
Spiral Aloe	Aloe polyphylla
Moonstone pachyphytum	Pachyphytum oviferum
Florist Kalanchoe	Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Balloon cactus	Parodia magnifica
Radiator plant	Peperomia
Propeller plant	Crassula falcata
Graptoveria	Graptoveria ‘Debbi’

1. Aeonium

• Scientific name: Aeonium
• Native to: Canary Islands
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Aeonium
• Plant Type: perennial succulent
• Soil pH: 5.6 - 6.0
• Hardiness: USDA zone 9 to 11

The tree houseleek is a subtropical plant that forms beautiful rosettes in different colors. These plants make great succulent gifts since they are easy to take care of and can withstand the cold. 

2. Aloe Vera

• Scientific name: Aloe barbadensis miller
• Native to: Arabian peninsula
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Genus: Aloe
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 7.0 - 8.5
• Hardiness: USDA zones 8 to 11

Aloe Vera, the most popular succulent due to its health and skincare benefits makes a great succulent gift for all the right reasons. Its thick fleshy leaves add to its charm and it can easily be found in any plant market. 

3. The Silver Jade plant

• Scientific name: Crassula arborescens
• Native to: Western Cape, South Africa
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Crassula
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.3 - 6.8
• Hardiness: USDA zone 9b

The Silver Jade plant has unique fleshy leaves that are silver in color like the name suggests. White and pink flowers bloom during the spring. It makes a great choice as a succulent gift because of its low maintenance and natural beauty. 

4. Mexican Snowball

• Scientific name: Echeveria elegans
• Native to: Mexico
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Echeveria
• Plant Type: flowering plant
• Soil pH: 6.0
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9a to 11b

Mexican Snowball forms tight rosettes of thick fleshy leaves. These plants do not require big planters and can easily be taken care of indoors. The leaves form red tips in sunlight. This plant makes a great choice as a succulent gift because of its small size and low maintenance. 

5. Panda plant

• Scientific name: Kalanchoe tomentosa
• Native to: Madagascar
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Kalanchoe
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.0
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9b to 11

The Panda plant has distinct greyish green leaves and clusters of uniquely shaped flowers. This plant can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It makes a great choice for a succulent gift because of its unique charm and resilience.

6. Stonecrop

• Scientific name: Sedum
• Native to: Northern Hemisphere
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Sedum
• Plant Type: flowering plant, succulent
• Soil pH: 6.0
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4 to 9

The Stonecrop plant has thick fleshy leaves with unique pink flowers in star-shaped clusters. These plants can survive in dry soil conditions easily. They make great succulent gifts because of their low-maintenance needs.

7. Common Houseleek

• Scientific name: Sempervivum tectorum
• Native to: Southern Europe
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Sempervivum
• Plant Type: flowering plant, succulent
• Soil pH: 6.6 - 7.5
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5 to 10

The Common houseleek forms tight rosettes of thick  green leaves. It makes a beautiful ornamental piece because of its large rosette. It comes in different varieties with different colored leaves. 

PRO-TIP

Use a well-drained soil mix for a common houseleek

8. Senecio

• Scientific name: Senecio vulgaris
• Native to: Eurasia
• Family: Asteraceae
• Genus: Senecio
• Plant Type: flowering plant, succulent
• Soil pH: 6.0 - 7.0
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9 to 12

Senecio plants have distinct sky blue leaves and yellow flowers. They thrive in direct sunlight. These plants make great indoor plants and are easy to take care of.

9. String of pearls

• Scientific name: Senecio rowleyanus
• Native to: Southwest Africa
• Family: Asteraceae
• Genus: Senecio
• Plant Type: cactus, succulent
• Soil pH: 6.6 - 7.5
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9 to 11

String of pearls is a popular hanging succulent that has beautiful bead-like leaves. These round leaves help store water. The String of pearls plant is resistant to heat as well. It makes a great succulent gift because of its unique beauty.

10. Tree of Love

• Scientific name: Aichryson laxum
• Native to: Canary Islands
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Aichryson
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.1 - 6.5
• Hardiness: 25 °F to 60 °F and USDA zones 9b to 12b

The Tree of Love has a unique appearance of a small tree with fleshy thick green leaves. Yellow flowers sprout from the stem during the right season when proper care is provided. This succulent makes a great choice for a succulent gift because of its massive aesthetic appeal.

11. Jersey pigmyweed

• Scientific name: Crassula pubescens
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Crassula
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 5.0 - 7.5
• Hardiness: 25 °F to 50 °F and USDA zones 9b to 11b

The Jersey pigmyweed has distinct tight rosettes of fuzzy leaves. These plants enjoy a few hours of direct sunlight and are easy to take care of. Any plant lover would be obsessed with this fuzzy succulent!

12. Ruby Blush

• Scientific name: Echeveria pulvinata
• Native to: Mexico
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Echeveria
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.0
• Hardiness: 25 °F to 50 °F and USDA zones 9b to 11b

Echeveria pulvinata, commonly known as Ruby Blush, is one of the most popular succulents in the plant market. It forms dense rosettes of fuzzy green leaves. It sprouts yellow and orange flowers.

13. Bear’s paw

• Scientific name: Cotyledon tomentosa
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Cotyledon
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.0
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9b to 11b

The Bear’s paw plant has unique fleshy green leaves that look like a bear’s paw like its name suggests. They require a well-drained soil and can go without water for long periods of time. This type of succulent can be placed in any type of planter.

14. Zebra plant

• Scientific name: Haworthiopsis attenuata
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Genus: Haworthiopsis
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: neutral to acidic
• Hardiness: USDA zones 9 to 11

Haworthiopsis attenuata, commonly known as the Zebra plant, has leaves with distinct white strips. These plants do well by windows indoors. They make great succulent gifts because of their small size and unique leaf patterns.

15. Jade Plant

• Scientific name: Crassula ovata
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Crassula
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.0 
• Hardiness: 30 °F to 50 °F and USDA zones 10a to 11b

Crassula ovata, commonly known as the Jade plant, Money Tree and Pink Joy, is a succulent shrub with round fleshy leaves. Star-shaped white and pink flowers grow during the right season. This plant makes a great succulent gift because of its unique appearance.

16. Bunny ear cactus

• Scientific name: Opuntia microdasys
• Native to: Mexico
• Family: Cactaceae
• Genus: Opuntia
• Plant Type: cactus
• Soil pH: 6.0 - 7.5
• Hardiness: 20 °F to 50 °F and USDA zones 9a to 11b

The Bunny ear cactus has distinct pad-like stems that are spineless. Flowers grow during the winter under sufficient light. These plants can be placed indoors as well. It makes a great succulent gift because of the symbolic meaning of strength and resilience associated with it. 

17. Christmas cactus

• Scientific name: Schlumbergera bridgesii
• Native to: Brazil
• Family: Cactaceae
• Genus: Schlumbergera
• Plant Type: cactus
• Soil pH: 5.5 - 6.2
• Hardiness: 20 °F to 50 °F and USDA zones 9a to 11b

The Christmas cactus is one of the most popular succulent gifts when it comes to plants and succulents. The cactus has a unique appearance with flattened stems and pink and purple flowers. These plants make great holiday gifts. 

18. Cederberg Haworthia

• Scientific name: Haworthia nortieri
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Genus: Haworthia
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.6 - 7.5
• Hardiness: 30 °F to 50 °F and USDA zones 10a to 11b

Haworthia nortieri, commonly known as Cederberg Haworthia, is one of many small succulents that forms tight rosettes of fleshy green leaves with spines. White flowers grow during the late winter. 

19. Spiral Aloe

• Scientific name: Aloe polyphylla
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Asphodelaceae
• Genus: Aloe
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.1 - 7.8
• Hardiness: 5 °F to 10 °F and USDA zone 7b

Aloe polyphylla, commonly known as the Spiral Aloe, has thick leaves with sharp edges growing in the shape of a spiral. The direction of the spiral determines the sex of the plant. Pink and red flowers bloom during the spring.

20. Moonstone pachyphytum

• Scientific name: Pachyphytum oviferum
• Native to: Mexico
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Pachyphytum
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: 6.0
• Hardiness: 30 °F to 50 °F and USDA zone 10a to 11b

Pachyphytum oviferum, commonly known as Moonstone pachyphytum, has unique round blue leaves. It can tolerate poor soil conditions as well. It makes a great succulent gift because of its aesthetic appeal. 

21. Florist Kalanchoe

• Scientific name: Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
• Native to: Madagascar
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Kalanchoe
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral and Alkaline
• Hardiness: 30 °F to 50 °F and USDA zone 10a to 11b

The Florist Kalanchoe looks like a small shrub with beautiful pink flowers. These succulents do well in partial sunlight. They make great succulent gifts because of their clusters of pretty flowers. 

22. Balloon cactus

• Scientific name: Parodia magnifica
• Native to: Brazil
• Family: Cactaceae
• Genus: Parodia
• Plant Type: cactus
• Soil pH: Acidic
• Hardiness: 25 °F to 50 °F and USDA zone 9b to 11b

Parodia magnifica, commonly known as the Balloon cactus, has a round cylindrical stem with bright yellow flowers. These plants do not prefer exposure to direct sunlight. They require to be repotted during the summer. 

23. Radiator plant

• Scientific name: Peperomia
• Native to: Mexico
• Family: Piperaceae
• Genus: Peperomia
• Plant Type: cactus
• Soil pH: 5.0 - 6.0
• Hardiness: 30 °F to 50 °F and USDA zone 10a to 11b

Peperomia looks like a shrub with dense clusters of waxy green leaves. Green and white flowers bloom during the spring. You can easily gift this beauty away in a small pot.

24. Propeller plant

• Scientific name: Crassula falcata
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: Crassula
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: alkaline - neutral
• Hardiness: 20°F and USDA zone 9

The Propeller plant has thick fleshy green leaves arranged in a shape of a propeller. These plants need to be watered regularly. They make a great succulent gift because of their uniquely shaped leaves.

25. Graptoveria

• Scientific name: x Graptoveria ‘Debbi’
• Native to: South Africa
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Genus: x Graptoveria
• Plant Type: succulent
• Soil pH: acidic, neutral
• Hardiness: 25°F to 50°F and USDA zones 9b to 11b

Graptoveria ‘Debbi’ forms beautiful rosettes of purple fleshy leaves. Flowers bloom during the spring. These plants are easy to take care of. The small unique tight rosettes make it a great succulent gift.

Conclusion

We have looked at the 25 succulent gifts people love the most. Some of these were Graptoveria, Moonstones, Zebra plant and the Balloon cactus. 

If you liked reading about succulents, go ahead and check out our post about wild succulents.

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