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Love succulents and have a pool?
I do too!
These plants look amazing and are easy to care for.
I’ve found the 10 best succulents for around the pool that will make your pool area pop!
Ready to dive in?
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is perfect for poolside because it’s super low-maintenance and can handle splashes of water.
Jade Plant
Jade Plants are great near pools as they thrive in bright sunlight and can be shaped into cute, compact bushes.
Agave
Agave plants are strikingly beautiful and tough as nails, making them ideal for the poolside vibe.
Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum)
These little gems spread quickly and look amazing spilling over pool edges or in rock gardens.
Sedum
Sedum varieties add a pop of color and texture, plus they don’t need much water – just sun and a little love.
Echeveria
Echeverias are stunning with their rosette shapes and pastel colors, perfect for adding a touch of class to your pool area.
Plush Plant (Echeveria pulvinata)
This fuzzy succulent feels almost like a pet and loves soaking up the sun, making it a cute addition to any poolside setting.
Pencil Plant (Euphorbia tirucalli)
The Pencil Plant’s funky, stick-like appearance stands out and it’s really easy to care for by the pool.
String of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
String of Pearls looks amazing trailing over planters or hanging baskets nearby your pool.
Blue Chalk Sticks (Senecio serpens)
These bluish-grey succulents create a cool contrast against the water’s blue and thrive in sunny pool areas.
Crassula (Crassula ovata)
Crassula or ‘Money Tree’ is sturdy and can handle the heat, making it a popular choice to liven up your poolside.
Pig’s Ear (Cotyledon orbiculata)
With their fleshy leaves and bright flowers, Pig’s Ears bring a splash of color and best of all, they’re easy to care for.