How Many Types of Succulents Are There?

Hi Succie, I'm not able to find an exact number for you but htere's an article about over a hundred. Many of us don't think of certain plants as being succulents but they are. Have fun!

https://farmfoodfamily.com/types-of-succulents/

Here you go:

https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-succulents/

Hi Succie, there are over a 100 different varieties that I have seen. Wow!

here is some info

https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/types-of-succulents-plants/

check out this one called string of dolphins it is beautiful

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwjRzN769IvrAhUm_uMHHeMgAU0YABAEGgJ5bQ&sig=AOD64_33jpNr0KUOnGgW0hO-hZ5TtGtjmQ&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiM_9P69IvrAhUjUt8KHS3xARQQ9aACegQIDxA5&adurl=

WOW! That is a lot.

There are approximately sixty different plant families that contain succulents. Plant orders, families, and genera in which succulent species occur are listed below.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succulent_plant#:~:text=There%20are%20approximately%20sixty%20different,species%20occur%20are%20listed%20below.

Hi! maybe this will help!

https://www.ambius.com/indoor-plants/the-ultimate-guide-to-succulents/

1,000 Types of Succulents with Pictures (Succulent ID ...

https://succulentalley.com/types-of-succulents-with-pictures

60 different kinds!

Keep in mind that succulent is a term for a general category of plants. Many grow naturally only in certain soil types/climate conditions, which is why many grow only in particular geographic areas of the world.

I read online the other day there are over 300. I am not doing great with the two I have. I believe they need new dirt.

Hi there,

I think you need to buy a Book for reference on the subject of Succulents and Cacti, you will find it very use as a book to refer to regarding all things succulent! etc.

There are over 10,000 known succulent species around the world. Many are continually being crossbred by nurseries worldwide, with new cultivars appearing on the market nearly every week!

https://succulentalley.com/types-of-succulents-with-pictures/

So many!

https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/types-of-succulents-plants/

Soooo many!

one billion lol

As far as I know there are thousand of them for sure but only a hundred of them is popular to be used as a home plants.

Many ....https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/types-of-succulents-plants/

Hello Succie, hope this helps you out There are approximately sixty different plant families that contain succulents. Plant orders, families, and genera in which succulent species occur are listed below.

Included classifications: Cactus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succulent_plant#:~:text=There%20are%20approximately%20sixty%20different,species%20occur%20are%20listed%20below.

Hi Succie, there are thousands of different types of succulents but the ones sold in garden centres typically come from 5 different families (each family is made up of 1000s of species). We have a huge collection of succulents and they are so rewarding. You can get a whole bunch of tips on growing, propagating or identifying the common families here - - https://acraftymix.com/blog/tips-identifying-growing-succulents/