Succulent plants are becoming increasingly popular, said Kim Bonastia, manager of Signal Mountain Nursery on Hubbard Road.
“They resemble living sculptures and [they offer] the benefits of low maintenance and low water use,” Bonastia said.
People display the plants in a variety of ways – in dish gardens, suspended on walls, in picture frames, topiaries, wreaths and centerpieces for indoor and outdoor use.
“Crate & Barrel is carrying them as centerpieces,” Bonastia said.
Succulents, she said, are “sustainable, durable and low-maintenance. The varying colors, textures and style are a great hit.”