Undersea Succulent Garden

In order to depict the structure of a coral reef, volcanic rocks of varied sizes and colors were used. Many were selected with appropriate crevices, cavities, and small holes. The rock colors ranged from browns and tans to reds and even purples. In a normal landscape, such an array of colors might not work, but it has proven to be an effective combination for evoking a coral reef. Furthermore, the rocks were placed upright, contrary to conventional naturalistic rock placements, which are more horizontal. The elevated coral outcrops are connected by expanses of dark volcanic gravel and light-colored sand.

This is where I'll be organizing information about the plants shown in the above photo and other plants used in similar gardens. This is by no means a definitive plan. It's also not a shopping list for mature plants. This site is where I'll be gathering care and propagation information. Most of these plants can easily be started from cuttings, and a few more can be started by seed.

Several of these plants are now in the pot that's on the table in the backyard. I can propagate those.