Tree aeonium (Aeonium arboreum) is a succulent subshrub species endemic to the Canary Islands. Tree aeonium is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens. Because it is subtropical, this species has to be grown under greenhouse conditions in other climates. Tree aeonium is also known as the tree houseleek and the Irish rose. It grows naturally in shade and on weathered, volcanic soils.

Haworth's aeonium is a succulent shrub with rosettes of bluish-green leaves. It is commonly grown as a houseplant in cooler regions. The Royal Horticultural Society awarded it the Garden Merit Award. It develops in late spring or early summer, and the blossoms are white, off-white, or pale yellow with a little pink tinge.

New leaves on copper pinwheel have golden-yellow margins with green centers. Its old leaves have light pink margins and are both rich in color and highly ornamental. This plant is also a species that tends to develop a crested form, and after cresting the leaves become smaller and grow densely on the stalks. The stem also grows into a unique fan-shape.

The dwarf aeonium is small and can easily branch into a grove shape. The old leaves feature straight red stripes down the middle and a red border on the margin, which become pronounced when the leaves turn yellow. During the summer dormant period, new leaves form tight balls while old leaves wither away.

The green Rose Buds is special in that its dormancy period is when it looks its best. Over the summer months, the green Rose Buds goes into a long dormancy, and this is when the outer layers of its leaves wither, while its inner leaves turn pink and wrap inwards into a "rose". When the weather cools down, the plant starts growing again, with its leaves turning green and gradually spreading out. The green Rose Buds really dislikes sweltering heat, but watering during its dormancy needs to be avoided, as this could kill the plant.

Aeonium simsii is a succulent sometimes commonly known as sweet stern. The Aeonium simsii originates in the Canary Islands and is cultivated in pots and containers. This species goes dormant in the summer and does not thrive in hot, dry conditions. In the winter, it should be watered every time its soil is completely dried out, to ensure optimal growth.

Saucer-plant is readily used in ornamental gardening in warm climates. This succulent plant doesn't flower often; it typically produces flowers in the fifth year of growth. After flowering, the plant dies back, but it usually sets new plants before this occurs.

The tree aeonium 'Zwartkop' is a cultivar from the stonecrop family. This succulent has striking foliage that appears in shades of red and deep purple. There are also tinges of yellow sometimes. Yellow star-shaped buds appear and bloom in the summertime. There are a few stories relating to its name, and its meaning - 'Zwartkop' is the Dutch word for 'black head,' but it's possible the cultivar was named for a German with the last name 'Schwartzkopf' and later mistranslated. Both names are occasionally used for this cultivar.