Trailing stems, compact rosettes, and spreading ground covers – succulents come in all shapes and sizes, and many of them are a cooling blue hue.
This feature protects these xerophytes which is why there are so many fabulous options!
If your heart is set on growing blue succulents, you’ll need to choose the right one for your growing conditions.
Some of these fleshy plants can live outdoors year-round, depending on your region, but not all. You’ll also want to know what to expect in terms of mature size and flowering.
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We’ve curated a selection of 29 beautiful blue succulents for you to choose from to add to your own collection. On the other hand, perhaps you have a UBS – Unidentified Blue Succulent – and are looking for help learning the true identity of your plant!
Whatever your interest in these cool-toned, fleshy plants, for each succulent in this list you’ll learn the particular shade of blue, its growth habit, and expected mature size.
And while these blue succulents are typically grown for their foliage rather than their blooms, you’ll also discover what kind of flowers and size of flower stalks to expect – short, medium, or tall.
A note on blooming though: not all succulents will flower indoors, but they are all more likely to do so when provided with enough bright light.
Speaking of light, we’ll talk about the care requirements of each of these selections in terms of basic light and water needs.
We’ll also give you some tips on where you might find a specimen of your own if you are in the market for a new floral companion.
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