Plenty of succulents can grow long stems, spilling over their containers or meandering through your garden to develop beautiful trails. With sufficient space, some succulents can extend in length and diameter, occupying vast space.
However, is growing succulents viable if you have limited space? Absolutely and I’ll provide a list of the best trailing and hanging succulents that thrive in small spaces in this post.
27 Best Trailing And Hanging Succulents
1. Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
Burro’s Tail one of the best trailing and hanging succulent known for its trailing stems and fleshy, bluish-green, or grayish-green bead-like leaves with a smooth, waxy texture.
It is well-adapted to warm and dry climates, thriving in hardiness zones 9 to 11. Burro’s Tail’s stems will gracefully hang on your baskets, beautifying your spaces.
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2. Ruby Necklace (Othonna capensis)
Its vibrant ruby-red leaves and trailing growth habit make it an eye-catching and unique plant. Ruby Necklace’s long (3 feet or more) stems drape over hanging containers, creating a unique touch of vibrant red.
Also, this relatively fast-growing plant blooms all year round with daisy-like yellow flowers and thrives in zones 9-11.
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3. Calico Kitten (Crassula Marginalis Rubra)
The Calico Kitten succulent is a breathtaking choice for those seeking the best hanging and trailing succulents. With its delicate and cascading vines, it adds a mesmerizing touch to any indoor or outdoor space.
The plant features an enchanting combination of vibrant colors, including pink, cream, and green, elegantly blended together in marbled patterns.
Its small, heart-shaped leaves create a visually captivating tapestry as they drape down from hanging baskets or spill over the edges of containers. The Calico Kitten’s trailing nature makes it an ideal choice for vertical gardens or to add a lush appeal to shelves and windowsills.
As a succulent, the Calico Kitten is relatively easy to care for. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining soil. Its water needs are moderate, as overwatering can lead to root rot. This low-maintenance beauty is also drought-tolerant and adapts well to different environments.
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4. String of Nickels (Dischidia nummularia)
The most fascinating thing about this succulent is its small, round, flattened leaves, resembling tiny coins or nickels.
Care for your String of Nickels well; you will enjoy up to 3 feet-long trails and yellowish-white or white flowers. While you can still grow this succulent outdoors in tropical and sub-tropical climates, it’s primarily a houseplant.
5. Fishhooks (Senecio radicans glauca)
This exotic-looking perennial succulent with long trailing stems and stunning blue-green foliage will stand out in outdoor and indoor areas. Consider this plant if you live in hardiness zones 9-11 since it will feel at home in these areas.
6. String Of Pearls (Senecio rowleyanus)
The bead-like leaves of the string of pearls cascading down the stems are enough to make it a captivating and visually appealing plant. If that’s not compelling enough, this succulent can bear small, white flowers. So, plant it in hardiness zones 10-11 for its fascinating, unique appearance.
7. Donkey’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)
Are you looking for an evergreen, perennial succulent to grow in hanging containers? Donkey’s Tail fits the bill. This plant is popular for its trailing stems and bluish-green or grayish-green plump, bead-like cylindrical leaves.
Generally, it delivers a cascading, visually appealing appearance and is recommended for hardiness zones 10 to 11.
8. String Of Buttons (Crassula Perforata)
The triangular or oblong, thick, fleshy leaves stacked on top of each other along the stem set apart the String of Buttons from other succulents. These leaves are pale green to grayish-green but with reddish or pinkish edges. Grow it in hardiness zones 9 to 11.
9. Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii)
The Trailing Jade is an excellent choice to create lush, elegant indoor or outdoor spaces in hardiness zones 10-12. With its trailing growth habit and vibrant foliage, it makes for an eye-catching and visually appealing plant that will help add beauty to your home.
10. Mezoo Trailing Red (Dorotheanthus Bellidiformis)
This succulent’s daisy-like showy red or pink flowers that bloom on a bed of green or bronze-green leaves with white edges will capture the attention of anyone that comes to your home. This versatile plant grows annually in most regions, thriving in warm, sunny environments.
11. Hindu Rope (Hoya Compacta)
Introduce some sense of tropical elegance to your indoor spaces with this hanging succulent that thrives in hardiness zones 10 to 12. It features deep-green, thick, succulent waxy leavesand long, vining stems that grow ropelike or twistedly. Its twisted foliage and occasional fragrant blooms will surely be conversation starters.
12. String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans)
Are you looking to make your spaces whimsical, green, and delightful? With its green, small, banana-shaped leaves and long cascading stems, string of banana will easily help you do so. Enjoy its beauty in hardiness zones 9-11.
13. Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa)
Wax Plant’s vines can grow up to 20 feet, taking up a climbing or trailing habit, thus easily filling up your spaces for a beautiful display of dark-green thick, waxy leaves with a leathery texture.
When it matures, it will grace your home with white to pink or light purple star-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance. It thrives in hardiness zones 10-12.
14. String of Dolphins (Senecio peregrinus)
You can easily see why this succulent is called the String of Dolphins when you see its leaves. This zones 10-12 hardy plant has blueish-green rounded leaves with pointed tips and long stems. It’s perfect for introducing a whimsical touch to your home.
15. October Daphne
I recommend this succulent if you are looking for a pretty colorful plant. Its blueish-green fleshy, rounded leaves and pink or light-purple flowers that grow in late summer or early fall clusters are hard to miss. October Daphne is suitable for hardiness zones 4-9.
16. String of Tears (Senecio herreianus)
Grow this succulent that’s ideal for hardiness zones 10-12 in hanging baskets, and enjoy the delicate beauty of its trailing stems and tear-shaped leaves as they cascade down. Its small, light green or translucent, bead-like leaves resemble tears or raindrops.
17. String Of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii)
This is another colorful succulent for your hanging baskets in hardiness zones 10-12. Its leaves have a beautiful variegation pattern, typically featuring green, silver, and purple shades. It can produce small, pink, or purple tubular flowers as it matures, making it even more attractive.
18. Elephant Bush
Enjoy this trailing succulent indoors and outdoors in warm and dry climates (hardiness zones 10-12). Regarding appearance, you will appreciate its thick, fleshy stems and small, round leaves that can take on a reddish or purplish hue under certain conditions.
19. Little Missy (Sedum ‘Little Missy’)
This one is for succulent enthusiasts looking for a mat-forming succulent with a trailing habit. Its attractive foliage and compact size make it a versatile plant for gardens, borders, or a filler in mixed succulent arrangements.
This 4-9 zones hardy plant has small, grayish-green, rounded leaves with creamy-white or pale yellow edges for a variegated look.
20. Mistletoe Cactus
Long, pale-green, trailing or hanging, segmented stems that can reach several feet give this plant its beautiful appearance. It’s among the succulents that seem to have been made for cascading over hanging baskets.
It will thrive, especially if you live in hardiness zones 10-11.
21. Peanut Cactus
At a glance, this succulent may appear spiny making you cautious about touching it, but its bristles are soft. It produces bright orange to red flowers that resemble small peanuts. The Peanut Cactus forms clusters or clumps as it matures and thrives in hardiness zones 9-11.
22. Christmas Cactus
As you have a great time during Christmas, enjoy this succulent’s stunning flowers in various colors, including pink, red, and white, that appear just in time for Christmas. You can also pass down this long-lived plant to other generations, provided you care for it well. It’s recommended for hardiness zones 10-12.
23. Million Hearts Plant
This beautiful trailing succulent with green, heart-shaped leaves with a glassy appearance then grace you with inconspicuous clusters of tiny white or pale pink flowers in early summer or late spring.
Plant it in hanging containers or baskets to display its cascading stems. It’s best suited for hardiness zones 10-12.
24. Silver Dollar Vine
When planted under the right conditions, like in hardiness zones 9-11, and cared for well, it provides an attractive display of silvery-blue foliage. You can use it as a decorative plant or ground cover indoors and outdoors too.
25. String of Beads
You will appreciate String of Beads’ thick, cascading succulent stems if you grow it in hanging baskets or display it on elevated surfaces. The small, green, spherical, bead or pearl-like leaves are also eye-catching, as are its delicate white or yellow flowers. It’s best suited for you if your home falls under hardiness zones 9-12.
26. Rhipsalis (Rhipsalis spp.)
Is your succulent arrangement in need of a flower-producing succulent? Rhipsalis is worth considering since it produces small, white, or cream bell-shaped or tubular flowers, often followed by small, red, orange, or white berry-like fruits. It thrives in zones 10-11.
It’s known for its unique trailing or pendulous growth habit and often has thin, elongated stems resembling long, cascading strands.
27. String of Melons (Dischidia ovata)
Bring a touch of tropical charm to your home with this string of melons succulent if you live in hardiness zones 10-12. It has small, oval-shaped succulent-like leaves with a green coloration and a lighter green or silver marbling, resembling the pattern on a watermelon rind. The leaves are also fleshy and slightly translucent, which allows them to store water.
28. Rosary Vine (Ceropegia linearis woodii)
The green, delicate, distinctive heart-shaped leaves that also come in different colors like purple or silver shades will draw to this plant. You’ll also see its small tubular pink or purple flowers, especially if you grow Rosary Vine outdoors. This beautiful trailing plant thrives in hardiness zones 10-12.
Conclusion
I believe you can now pick the perfect trailing and hanging succulents for small spaces with the help of this comprehensive. All you have to do is choose the ones that suit you; after all, caring for succulents is quite manageable. However, consider the climate in your region during selection.
Hey there, fellow plant enthusiasts! I’m Rachel, the green-thumbed writer behind Rooted In Garden. With a deep-rooted love for all things botanical, I’ve made it my mission to help you cultivate a thriving collection of houseplants. As a devoted plant parent myself, I understand the joys and challenges that come with nurturing these leafy wonders. Whether you’re a succulent aficionado, an orchid enthusiast, or simply adore all potted flora, join me on this journey as we explore the secrets to growing and caring for our beloved green companions. Together, let’s create a flourishing oasis indoors.