Succulents (non-cactus)
Fleshy rosettes, compact clumps, branching shapes and trailing strings show the variety found among succulents. Their water-storing leaves, stems or roots may be smooth, powdery, spined, hairy or heavily textured.
Substrate help
Choose a faster-drying mineral-leaning setup
Succulents and many cacti need a mix that releases excess water quickly and keeps the root zone open, especially in indoor pots.
About Our Filters
Filters help you narrow things down fast and without guessing. We put a lot of time and effort into keeping filter values consistent across the shop by cross-checking references and validating them against real-world indoor growing and handling.
Use them as guidance, not guarantees. Homes vary a lot, so for the full context (and any exceptions), open the product page and read the description.
How filtering works
- Filters stack: each selection narrows results.
- Multiple picks in one filter are usually either/or within that filter.
- Undo anytime: click a selected option again (or clear filters).
Safety
- Non-toxic: not known for relevant chemical toxicity for common pets (chewing can still cause irritation).
- Non-toxic & Pet Friendly: stricter shortlist that also avoids many physical hazards like spines, sharp tips, thorns, and bristles.
Common care filters
- Light level: Low indirect → Full sun/direct.
- Water Needs: Low / Medium / High.
- Humidity Level: Normal (40–50%) / Moist (50–60%) / Humid (60–80%+).
Growth & size
- Growth Habit: climbing, trailing, crawling, upright, self-heading, clumping, rosette.
- Needs support? none / optional / needed.
- Delivered size: pot size + plant height at shipping.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term height + spread indoors.
Looks & botanical browsing
- Leaf Shape & Size + Foliage Colour: quick visual categories.
- Plant Type / Genus / Family: browse by broad group or taxonomy.
If you want to see the references we use, Plant Care Resources is simply a curated list of source links (POWO, Kew, and more).
Sort by:
Filters
Yucca gigantea
Sale priceFrom €12,00
Yucca gigantea 'Jewel'Sold out
Yucca rostrataSold out
× Bacurio delphinatifoliusSold out
Succulents (non-cactus)
Succulent is a broad term for plants that store water in leaves, stems or roots. This adaptation appears across many unrelated plant families.
Succulent plants by habitat and growth form
Succulents store water in leaves, stems or roots across many unrelated botanical families. Rosette-forming Echeveria, trailing Curio, Aloe, Euphorbia, caudiciform plants and forest cacti differ greatly in light tolerance, root structure, seasonal growth and mature size.
Dryland and forest species
Sun-adapted desert succulents often prefer strong light, a high mineral share and substantial drying between waterings. Other dryland plants, including some Gasteria and Haworthia relatives, naturally grow with filtered light and should not be treated like exposed desert cacti. Forest cacti use airy, organic material around their roots, filtered light and a steadier moisture rhythm. The distinction between arid and forest succulents is more useful than applying one routine to the whole group.
Shape, roots and mature size
Rosettes spread close to the pot, trailing stems form a cascade, columnar cacti gain height and weight, and caudiciform plants divide their mass between visible shoots and storage tissue. Species ecology determines the appropriate substrate, pot depth and watering interval; leaf shape alone does not reveal the root system. Use the guide to sunburn and protective pigmentation when a succulent changes colour under stronger exposure.
Firm, normally coloured new growth is a better sign than absolute leaf spacing, which varies by species. Heavy or armed specimens need stable pots and careful handling. Safety also differs: Euphorbia latex is irritating, Kalanchoe can be toxic to pets, and Agave or cactus spines create physical hazards. Choose by exact identity, available light, mature footprint and seasonal care requirements.
Botanical Profile
Succulent is a broad term for plants that store water in leaves, stems or roots. This adaptation appears across many unrelated plant families.
Details & Care
Succulent plants by habitat and growth form
Succulents store water in leaves, stems or roots across many unrelated botanical families. Rosette-forming Echeveria, trailing Curio, Aloe, Euphorbia, caudiciform plants and forest cacti differ greatly in light tolerance, root structure, seasonal growth and mature size.
Dryland and forest species
Sun-adapted desert succulents often prefer strong light, a high mineral share and substantial drying between waterings. Other dryland plants, including some Gasteria and Haworthia relatives, naturally grow with filtered light and should not be treated like exposed desert cacti. Forest cacti use airy, organic material around their roots, filtered light and a steadier moisture rhythm. The distinction between arid and forest succulents is more useful than applying one routine to the whole group.
Shape, roots and mature size
Rosettes spread close to the pot, trailing stems form a cascade, columnar cacti gain height and weight, and caudiciform plants divide their mass between visible shoots and storage tissue. Species ecology determines the appropriate substrate, pot depth and watering interval; leaf shape alone does not reveal the root system. Use the guide to sunburn and protective pigmentation when a succulent changes colour under stronger exposure.
Firm, normally coloured new growth is a better sign than absolute leaf spacing, which varies by species. Heavy or armed specimens need stable pots and careful handling. Safety also differs: Euphorbia latex is irritating, Kalanchoe can be toxic to pets, and Agave or cactus spines create physical hazards. Choose by exact identity, available light, mature footprint and seasonal care requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Succulents
What makes a plant a succulent?
A succulent is a plant that stores water in thickened leaves, stems, or roots. It is a growth strategy rather than one single family, which is why Aloe, Haworthia, Crassula, and cacti can all be grouped under the same broad label.
Do indoor succulents need direct sun?
Most common indoor succulents need much brighter light than average houseplants, and many do best with at least some direct sun. That said, not every succulent wants harsh midday exposure, so bright indirect light suits some genera better than baking sun all day.
How should I water indoor succulents?
Let at least the top 50–75% of the pot dry before watering, and for many desert-type succulents wait until nearly all of the mix has dried. Then water thoroughly and let excess drain away. In lower light or cooler rooms, slow down even more.
Why do succulents fail indoors so often?
Usually because light is too weak and the pot stays wet too long. In poor light they stretch and lose shape, and in slow-drying mix they rot much faster than people expect from plants sold as low-effort.
Are succulents safe around pets?
Some are, many are not. Pet safety has to be checked genus by genus, because Haworthia and some softer rosette succulents are generally safer choices, while Aloe, Jade plant, Kalanchoe, and Euphorbia can cause problems.
Experience you can count on
More than 20,000 customers, rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Quality first
Plants are hand-selected and checked before shipping.
Reliable shipping
Safe packaging and tracked shipping from DE and NL.
Small business
Support a small, independent, women-led family business.
Get 10% off your next plant order
Sign up for Foliage Factory newsletter for early access to new arrivals and practical care tips that work in real homes.
Our Customers
★★★★★
Die Pflanzen waren prima verpackt und ein heatpack war im Paket enthalten. Die Lieferzeit hat 2 bis 3 Tagen gedauert, was aus meiner Sicht wirklich gut ist. Alle drei Pflanzen haben die Lieferung gut überstanden. Ich habe mich auf Hoyas spezialisiert und habe schon die nächsten Pflanzen meiner Wunschliste auf der Website gefunden. Daher wird die nächste Bestellung nicht lange auf sich warten lassen.
Marion
★★★★★
The plants are carefully packaged and arrive in great conditions (I’m based in Spain) and they’re always there to help in any way they can with your purchase.I have and will always recommend Foliage Factory to every friend I can. I’m not only satisfied with their plants and prices, but their customer service is exceptional.
José
★★★★☆
Very healthy and well packed plant. Unfortunately there was one plant that ordered couldn’t be delivered as it was out of stock hence 1 star less.
Sam
★★★★☆
Die Sendung kam leider in keinem guten Zustand bei mir an, kann passieren. Habe mich darauf hin sofort an Foliage Factory gewandt und habe selten einen so guten, schnellen, freundlichen und kulanten Kundendienst erlebt.
Frauke
★★★★★
Everything arrived in good condition and very well packed - it wasn't easy with a fragile plant and a heavy bag of substrate. I recommend it!
Lia
★★★★★
Bester online-Pflanzenhandel den ich kenne (habe davor 4 andere ausprobiert). Eine teure Pflanze wurde beim Transport beschädigt und mir ersetzt. Der Kontakt dabei war auch sehr nett (danke Jan) und hat mir gut geholfen. Die anderen Pflanzen sind in einem sehr guten Zustand, keine Schädlinge, super Bewurzelung. Nur zu empfehlen! :)
C L
★★★★★
Super Service, Gute Auswahl, Preise sind fair. Eine Pflanze kam kaputt an, hab sofort Ersatz bekommen. Danke an den unkomplizierten (und blitzschnellen) Kundenservice!!
Sarah
★★★★★
Envoie très rapide (2 jours), plantes parfaitement emballées et super offres ! Je suis une habituelle j'ai passé 6 ou 7 commandes et je n'en peut être plus satisfaite du service client et de la qualité et variété des plantes offertes
Iris
★★★★★
The plants have arrived in perfect condition, the roots and the foliage so so healthy! I had problem with 1 plant out of 16 and they have responded to my email almost instantly and the issue was resolved straight away. I'm really impressed and satisfied, definitely getting more plants from them again!
Patricija
★★★★★
I received perfectly heathy and absolutely beautiful plants, even bigger than expected. The delivery within Europe was really fast. I think Foliage Factory has one of the best plant web shops in the internet. It‘s just great to get so much informations about the plants. I will definitely order again :)
Walkerova
Limited discounts, extras, and bundle deals for subscribers.
Get points with every order to redeem them for discounts.
Give your friends 10 € off and get 200 Foliage Points.
Use your 10% code on plants when you're ready to order.