Blue Succulents are both calming and elegant. They bring dreamy, underwater vibes to plantings and arrangements. Soft, powder blue to blue-green tones tend to be found in types like Agave, Echeveria, Pachyphytum, Sedum, and tender hybrids. They're usually best suited to partial outdoor sun or bright indoor light, depending on their frost hardiness. Exposure to bright light will bring out their most intense blue pigments.
In plantings, you can group similar color tones together for an intensely blue look. Alternatively, pair with contrasting colors like Yellow & Gold Succulents for a striking look that's sure to catch the eye.
In addition to bright light, infrequent watering can "beautifully stress" a succulent and deepen its blue tones. Succulents are adapted to long droughts and like to be watered in a cycle of soaking and drying periods. Only water when the soil is completely dry and the leaves start to feel limp. Then, deeply drench the plant and don’t water again until the soil is completely dry.
Some succulents get a soft, pastel look from a natural wax that coats their leaves. This powdery coating is called "farina". It protects the foliage in direct sun and gives an elegant, matte finish to the plants. Avoid touching or watering the leaves of these powdery types if possible. Farina rubs off easily and once removed it will not grow back on old leaves.
Succulents of all colors thrive in well-draining pots and soil. Use a gritty soil mix with a high proportion of coarse sand, perlite, pumice, or other mineral grit. A lean soil like Bonsai Jack’s Gritty Mix helps a succulent develop strong roots and prevents rot. Pair it with a container with a drainage hole to help your succulent thrive and show its best coloration.
