Explore the vast world of special succulents and cacti with their different shapes, sizes and colors, best for indoor and outdoor gardening.

Succulents and cacti are some of the most popular types of plants around the world, and for good reason. These hardy plants have the ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardening.

They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colours, making them perfect for both small spaces and large landscapes.

Whether you’re looking for a plant to add to your indoor collection or to include in your outdoor landscape, succulents and cacti are excellent choices. They are durable, easy to care for and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.

So why not give some of these unique succulents and cacti a try and see how they can add beauty and interest to your garden?

In this article we will take a look at 30 unique succulents and cacti which you may like as follows:

Viola Dasyphylla

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Viola Dasyphyllaalso called “fernleaf violet”, is a unique succulent that has delicate, fern-like leaves and small, violet-colored flowers.

Euphorbia Obesa

The Euphorbia Obesaalso known as the “baseball cactus,” has a unique, round shape and can grow up to 8 inches in size.

Echeveria Setosa Diminuta

Echeveria Setosa Diminuta is a unique succulent with delicate rosettes of small, hairy leaves that blush when exposed to bright light.

Sempervivum Calcareum

The Sempervivum Calcareumalso known as the “calcareous house onion”, is a hardy succulent that can withstand extreme, rocky environments.

Kalanchoe Lucky Bells

Kalanchoe Lucky Bells is a distinctive succulent with bell-shaped flowers that are usually pink, red, orange or yellow.

Euphorbia Tirucalli

Euphorbia Tirucallialso called “pencil cactus,” is a unique succulent that can grow up to 30 feet tall and has pencil-thin branches.

Hoodia Gordonii

Hoodia Gordoniialso called “Bushman’s Hat”, is a distinctive succulent native to the Kalahari Desert and known for its appetite suppressant properties.

Queen Victoria Agave

The Queen Victoria Agavealso known as the “plant of the century”, is a unique succulent that can live for about 25 years and only bloom before dying.

Senecio Articulatus Variegatus

Senecio Articulatus Variegatusalso known as the “light plant”, is a special succulent that has thin, delicate leaves variegated with white and green.

Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus

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The Rainbow Hedgehog Cactusalso known as “Echinocereus rigidissimus,” is a unique cactus with colorful spines ranging from red to purple.

Cone cactus

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The Cone cactus (Cephalocereus Senilis) is a unique cactus known for its old man-like beard-like hair and its cone-like shape.

Mammillaria Matudae

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Mammillaria Matudae is a special cactus that has small spines and pink flowers that bloom in the spring.

Sempervivum Arachnoideum Hybrid

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Sempervivum Arachnoideum Hybridalso known as cobweb houseleek, is a distinctive succulent that has cobweb-like hairs covering its leaves.

Caterpillar Cactus

Caterpillar Cactus (Gymnocalycium Saglionis) is a distinctive cactus that has a green or yellow body and long spines; it looks like a caterpillar.

Larryleachia Cactiformis

Larryleachia Cactiformisalso called “cactus leachia”, is a distinctive succulent that has a cactus-like appearance with long, thin leaves.

Christmas cactus

The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera Truncata) is a distinctive succulent that blooms around Christmas with vibrant red, pink or purple flowers.

Peruvian apple cactus

The Peruvian Apple Cactus (Cereus Repandus) is a unique cactus that has an apple shape and stunning white flowers that bloom in the evening.

Sclerocactus Uncinatus

Sclerocactus Uncinatusalso called “connected fishhook cactus”, is a special cactus that has very long, curved spines that look like a fishhook.

Sulcorebutia Rauschii

Sulcorebutia Rauschii is a unique cactus that has a compact body and vibrant orange-red flowers.

Notocactus magnificus

The Notocactus Magnificus Cactus has large, beautiful golden yellow backs and a large, round body.

Crassula Ovata Hobbit

Crassula Ovata Hobbit is a distinctive succulent that is a small dwarf variety of the popular Jade plant and is known for its small size and round, plump leaves.

Huernia Schneideriana

Huernia Schneideriana is a distinctive succulent that has a distinctive shape and beautiful, star-shaped flowers that are usually pink or red.

Titanopsis Calcarea

Titanopsis Calcarea is a distinctive succulent that has small fleshy leaves that are covered in a white, grainy finish.

Aloe Marlothii

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Aloe Marlothiialso known as “bergaloe”, is a distinctive succulent that can mature to 20 feet tall and has large, thick leaves.

Aeonium Urbicum

Aeonium Urbicum is a special succulent that has small compact rosettes of leaves that are normally green or yellow.

Tradescantia Sillamontana

Tradescantia Sillamontanaalso known as ‘cobweb’ is a distinctive succulent that has delicate, thin leaves that are covered in white, cobweb-like hairs.

Sedum Atlantis

Sedum Atlantis is a unique succulent that has blue-green leaves that form a tight rosette and have a distinctive arched edge.

Fingerborg cactus

The Foxglove Cactus (Mammillaria Elongata) is a unique cactus that has a small, round body and long thin spines that resemble a thimble.

Seneccio green fingers

Seneccio green fingers is a distinctive succulent that has thin, fragile leaves variegated with green and white.

Monilaria Obconica

Monilaria Obconica is a special succulent that has small, delicate rosettes of leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually pink or red.