CRASSULA'S SUCCULENT PLANT : This trademarked jade plants features thick, rippled green leaves in rich shades. Portulacaria Afra leaves can be used to make food in some indigenous cultures. The Crassula tree arborescens can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa. This stunning echeveria is native to Mexico. The leaves are powdery blue with pinkish tones at the edges. If you grow it in a pot, ensure that the container can support its growth and not allow roots to get damaged. Cacti quickly send down their solid roots deep below the ground as soon as they germinate.

I was able to see my first crested succulent in person at the garden of Mimi, I Dream of Succulents. This Aloe was one of the most colorful succulents I saw while I was down there. Some plants may be easy to identify, while others may be more difficult, especially if it's a hybrid. You might notice that the stem is stretching and that the spaces between the leaflets are getting wider. Trichomes are structures on the leaves of air plants that help them absorb nutrients from the air and water. The shaded side has subtle hints of these colours, but is not as obvious.