Cacti and Succulents are a large group of plants that include 100s of species. Both have become popular as indoor plants as well as landscaping plant in the UK. All cacti are succulents however all succulents are not cacti. Succulents are plants that survive by storing water in leaves, stems or roots, this is the feture that makes them unique and drought tolerant. Succulents and cacti (cactus plants) are often grown in pots or containers indoors in the UK. However many are also suitable for general garden use.

Growing cacti (cactus) plants and succulents outdoors in the UK does require a little research, even within species some plants are happier in cold climates than others. Growing cacti and succulents in raised beds with good drainage is essential in the UK as plants can survive the cold but only if the roots are well drained and dry.

Succulents that seem to be cold hardy in the UK include plants such as Aloes, Agaves Crassulas, Delospermas and Sedum. Many of these can be successfully grown outdoors.

Mammillaria surculosa
Mammillaria surculosa

Other popular cacti and succulents include: Aeonium, Echeveria, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Epiphyllum or 'Orchid Cactus', Euporbia, Gymnocalycium, Haworthia, Hoya, Lithops or 'Living Stones' Lobivia, Mammillaria, Notocactus, Opuntia or 'Prickly Pear', Rebutia and Stapelia, Tephrocactus.
Aloe arborescens
Aloe arborescens


Cacti and Succulent Nurseries in the UK

ROBINSON CACTUS NURSERY
Large range of Cacti and Succulents including Agave, Aloe, Echinopsis, Crassula, Echeveria, Epiphytes, Mammillaria, Mesembryanthemacae Tephrocactus and Opuntia. Available for sale by Mail Order.
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