| Succulent plants was liked by more and more people because of its morphology unique, extensive management, diversity of varieties, fewer pest and diseases and clean the air. This paper introduced the concept, classification method and application characteristic in landscape of succulent plants. Succulent plants refers to a part of the plants that vegetative organs has developed parenchyma for the storage of water and nutrients, in the shape of thick, fleshy plants. The common classification ways of succulent plants were according to the fleshy metamorphosis parts, plant morphology, and growth habit. Besides using as potted ornamental plants, succulent plants can be used in urban greening, green roof, vertical planting. Short of cultivars and unreasonable cultivation maintenance were the main problems of succulent plants in landscape application. |
