Our Product Attributes, Explained

We have categorised our plants based on a number of attributes to help you pick the right plant to buy. We’ve put together this guide to explain each of the attributes in more detail and what to look out for.

Difficulty

 

This attribute indicates the difficulty level of growing the plant. A higher difficulty rating often means the plant is more sensitive to its environment and can be prone to issues like sudden rotting if not cared for properly. If you have concerns about a plant with a higher difficulty rating, please refer to the product description or contact us for additional guidance.

Featured Colour

 

This attribute reflects the main colours of the plant during its primary growing season. If the plant you receive differs in colour from the image, it may be due to seasonal changes, as succulents can display varying colours depending on the time of year—whether winter or summer.

Several factors can influence a succulent’s colour, including watering, feeding, weather conditions, and the plant's growing position. With proper care, such as adequate watering and feeding, the plant’s colors should eventually align with those shown in the images.

We strive to capture each plant’s true colour in our photographs and continuously work to improve the accuracy of our images to best represent the plant's natural appearance.

Growth Form

 

Understanding the growth form of each plant is crucial as it helps determine the best placement for your succulent once you receive it:

  • Ground/Pot Cover: These succulents spread out over the rim of pots and cascade down, creating a waterfall effect.
  • Trailing: Trailing succulents extend and drape over the edge of pots, forming a cascading appearance.
  • Shrub-like: Succulents with a bushy, compact structure and multiple stems or branches, creating a dense, rounded shape. This form is ideal for fuller plant displays and works well as a focal point in gardens or larger pots.
  • Branching: Plants that develop multiple layers of offsets, each connected to the main plant by a stem. These are generally easy to propagate.
  • Clumping: Succulents that form multiple heads clustered together, resulting in a compact and tidy appearance.
  • Singular Rosette: Stemless succulents with a compact rosette. These typically do not produce offsets.

Growth Rate

 

This indicates the potential growth rate of the succulent under ideal conditions. Growth speed can vary between individual plants and is significantly influenced by the time of year. 

Minimum Temperature

 

Indicates the minimum temperature at which the plant begins to show signs of frost damage or dies.

The Hardiness Zones are:

  • Green: Hardy from -7°c and below. Good to stay outdoors year round in most of the UK.
  • Amber: Hardy between -7°c and 0°c. Can stay outdoors in coastal regions and sheltered areas.
  • Red: Hardy from 0°c and above. Protect in winter with either fleece or by bringing into a controlled environment.

Maximum height and spread

 

This indicates the average maximum size the plant is expected to reach. The plant may not achieve this size if the conditions are not ideal, but with optimal care, it could potentially exceed this size.

Ideal Environments

 

  • Outdoor Full Sun: These are succulents that thrive in intense sunlight and require direct sun exposure for most of the day.
  • Outdoor Part Shade: Succulents that need some protection from the harsh midday sun and prefer dappled light or morning sun.
  • Outdoor Full Shade: Succulents that can tolerate or even thrive in low light conditions with minimal direct sunlight.
  • Outdoor Sheltered from Wind: Succulents that are sensitive to strong winds and need protection to avoid damage.
  • Outdoor Sheltered from Rain: Succulents that are prone to rot and require a dry environment, away from excessive rainfall.
  • Indoor Unheated, Bright and Good Airflow: Succulents that need a cool environment with ample light and good air circulation, but not necessarily warm temperatures.
  • Indoor Bright Windowsill: Succulents that thrive in bright, indirect light and benefit from being placed on a sunny windowsill.