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Climate - Australia has some the most temperamental weather and we adore succulents due to their adaptability to it.

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Weather - As they retain water like cacti do, it makes them more adaptable to severe weather conditions.

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Ground - Most plants stay close to the water sources and therefore are quite short and vine-like.

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Australia - In comparison to most other countries, Australia only has a small selection of native succulents; around 400 species.

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Types - Succulent plants can be all shapes and sizes, soft and hard.

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Coastal - A lot of succulents thrive in coastal areas and sandy or gravelly areas.

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Fire - As they are quite juicy plants they can even be used as a fire retardant and slow the spread of fires if planted strategically. 

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Homes - It has become very popular in Australia over the past few decades to have succulent gardens and indoor plants.

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Pygmy purslane -

Scientifically known as Calandrinia granulifera, this is an endangered succulent found on the north coast of Tasmania. It has white flowers and grows in gravel and sand.

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Pigface or karkalla - Pigface or Carpobrotus rossii by its scientific name, this flowering succulent is native to SA.

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Tecticornia undulata -

Native to WA, the Tecticornia undulata is a shrub with many branches only reaching 20-60cm off the ground.

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Green pigface - The Gunniopsis septifraga only grows to 5cm high and has yellow branches that are short, bulbous and pointed.

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Rounded noon-flower - The Disphyma crassifolium is a short shrub with pink, purple or violet flowers. It can found throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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Shrubby Glasswort -

The Tecticornia arbuscula is a shrub that grows to 2m, with succulent branchlets. It is native to the south coast of Australia.

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Grey samphire -

Scientifically known as Tecticornia australasica, it is known for its long, grey, succulent branches, and is native to NT.

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Angular pigface - Also called Carpobrotus glaucescens, it is native to Australia's east coast.

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Tecticornia bibenda - This succulent plant resembles the character Michelin Man with its bulbous segmented stems. It is native to WA.

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Calandrinia creethae - Also known as Parakeelya creethae, it's native to inland areas of central WA and its colours range from green to yellow to pink.

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Genus - This flowering succulent belongs to the Calandrinia genus which is not only native to Australia but also Chile and western North America.

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Boab tree - The Adansonia gregorii is a bulbous tree that stores water in its trunk. It is native to the Kimberley region in WA and east NT.

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Cooktown orchid - Also known as Vappodes phalaenopsis, this orchid is native to QLD and is also the state floral emblem.

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String of nickels - Scientifically known as Dischidia nummularia, it is a vine succulent that is native throughout Asia and northern QLD.

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Queensland bottle tree - Scientifically known as Brachychiton rupestris, it similar to the Boab in that it retains water in its trunk, giving it a bulbous look. It is native to QLD.

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Coastal pigface - The Carpobrotus virescens is found along WA's south coast.

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Tongue orchid -

The Dockrillia linguiformis is a type of vine succulent that is endemic to eastern Australia, throughout QLD and NSW.

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Ruby saltbush - Also known as Enchylaena tomentosa, it is a small shrub native throughout Australia.

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Fruit - This plant produces red berries, and when ripe can be picked and eaten by humans.

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Enchylaena lanata - This succulent is native to Australia and very similar to its relative, the ruby saltbush.

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Inland pigface - The Carpobrotus modestus is a groundcover succulent that is native to SA, VIC and NSW.

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