She says the house's vivid blue color "looks amazing as an accent," and she suggests that it can be used for succulent plantings by Laura Eubanks. The vintage teacups and planters look great but they may not have drainage holes. If you have a unique pot that you want to pair with the perfect succulent, you can bring the pot along to the nursery. Being succulent, aloe vera is made up of 99 percent water and comes in well over 400 species. The type of succulent and the temperature drop can affect how damaged plants will show.