20 Fuzzy Succulents You Need in Your Plant Collection

Fuzzy succulents add a delightful twist to any collection with their unique fuzzy or hairy leaves. From echeverias and crassulas to kalanchoes and sempervivums, these fuzzy succulents come in various hues, from greens and silvers to oranges and reds.

Whether you’re looking for uncommon fuzzy panda plants, teddy bear-like echeverias, or groundcover varieties like white chenille, we’ll introduce you to the fuzzy leaf variations in texture, shape, and color that make these succulents stand out. Each fuzzy succulent on our list offers something special and unique, from fuzzy leaves that bloom colorful flowers to millimeter-thin hairs that give the illusion of fur.

Furriest, Fuss-Free Fuzzy Succulents To Fill Your Garden

1. Echeveria ‘Doris Taylor’ 

The ‘Doris Taylor’ echeveria is known for its thick, fuzzy oval leaves that are curled at the edges. The silver hue millimeter-thin hairs that coat the distinct oblong foliage give this fuzzy succulent the illusion of being teddy bear-like. While ‘Doris Taylor’ prefers high light conditions and warmer temps to thrive, the fuzzy leaves help reduce moisture loss, making this echeveria drought tolerant.

The oblong gray-green leaves form compact rosettes up to six inches wide. As the echeveria matures, offsets develop around the base, eventually creating clustered rosettes. In spring and summer, ‘Doris Taylor’ produces tall stems topped with clusters of tubular orange to red flowers.

The thick succulent leaves are soft to the touch and hold water that helps the plant survive long dry periods between waterings. Full sun and well-drained soil are best to promote healthy leaf growth, compact habit, and vibrant flower production, and infrequent watering and gentle fertilizing in spring and summer help keep this teddy bear echeveria plump and fuzzy.

2. Echeveria Setosa

The Echeveria setosa, also known as the ‘fuzzy echeveria,’ have thick, pointed oval leaves with fuzzy tips that give it a soft, teddy bear-like appearance. During warmer seasons, fuzzy hairs sprout along the leaf edges, making this cotyledon tomentosa species stand out. While the Echeveria setosa thrives in conditions with free-draining soil and indirect sunlight, its millimeter-thin coat of hairs helps reduce moisture loss and maintain hydration, requiring less frequent watering.

The oval succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to six inches wide. Fuzzy white hairs cover the tips and edges of the thick leaves, giving the plant a soft, textured look. In spring and summer, tall flower stalks arise from the center bearing clusters of orange to yellow tubular blooms. The fuzzy leaves help protect the echeveria setosa from moisture loss, enabling it to survive long dry periods once established.

Well-drained soil and bright, indirect light encourage healthy leaf growth with vibrant coatings of soft hairs. Infrequent watering and occasional feedings during the growing season help keep the fuzzy echeveria looking plump and fully textured. Overwatering can lead to hair loss and leaf rot, so allowing the soil to dry mostly between waterings is important.

3. Tradescantia Sillamontana 

The Tradescantia sillamontana, commonly called the ‘white chenille plant,’ features oval leaves with serrated edges that are densely coated in long, white hairs, giving it a fur-like texture. This fuzzy succulent grows well in partial shade and moist soil conditions, though the fuzzy leaves help provide insulation, reducing moisture loss and making this cotyledon tomentosa species drought tolerant.

Small pale pink flowers may bloom among the fuzzy foliage in warmer seasons, adding a pop of color. The oval leaves form dense rosettes up to 12 inches wide. The thick foliage is densely coated in long white hairs, resembling chenille yarn or bedding, hence its common name. The fuzzy cover helps protect the leaves from moisture loss, allowing the plant to survive between watering.

Tradescantia sillamontana thrives with moderate water and rich, well-drained soil. It prefers indirect light to maintain its furry texture and prevent leaf burn. Occasional feedings during the growing season help boost new growth and fuzzy hair production, while infrequent watering helps prevent leaf rot. Deadheading spent flower stems after bloom encourages a flush of pale pink blooms later in summer and throughout fall.

4. Crassula Lanuginosa

The crassula lanuginosa is commonly known as the ‘bear’s paw’ due to its oval-shaped leaves that are densely covered in silver fur-like hairs. This crassula pubescent species thrives under abundant bright light and well-draining soil conditions. The felt-like coating of fibers on the crassula lanuginosa leaves helps reduce water loss, making this fuzzy succulent drought-tolerant and easy to care for.

The oblong succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to six inches wide. The thick foliage is densely coated in silvery-gray hairs, resembling bear fur, hence its common name. The fuzzy cover helps protect the leaves from drying out, allowing the plant to survive between infrequent waterings.

Crassula lanuginosa prefers full sun and fast-draining soil to prevent root rot. While this fuzzy succulent is drought tolerant, occasional watering during warmer months helps maintain the dense coat of hairs.

Gentle fertilizing in spring and summer can also boost new growth and hair production. The fuzzy texture and arching leaf shape make the bear’s paw crassula attractive to succulent gardens and arrangements, requiring minimal care once established.

5. Crassula Pubescens

The crassula pubescens, called the ‘ruby slippers,’ feature thick oval leaves covered in dense, rust-colored hairs. This crassula rogersii species thrives in gravelly soil with minimum watering requirements. The soft pubescence that coats the foliage helps retain moisture and regulate internal hydration, making the crassula pubescens easy to care for and virtually pest free.

The oval succulent leaves form dense, compact rosettes resembling red slippers, hence its common name. The thick foliage is densely coated in soft rusty-red hairs that resemble velvet. This fuzzy coating helps protect the leaves from drying out, allowing the plant to survive on infrequent watering. Crassula pubescens prefers well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade, and space between rosettes to develop properly. 

While drought tolerant once established, occasional deep watering during warmer months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage. The fuzzy texture and rich coloration make the ruby slippers crassula a distinctive addition to succulent gardens and arrangements. Over time, the plant will produce offsets that can be removed and grown into new plants.

6. Crassula Rogersii

The crassula rogersii, also known as the ‘copper spoons,’ features thick leaves that are densely covered in copper-colored hairs. This crassula namaquensis species thrives with fast-draining soil and can tolerate periods of dryness. The fuzzy coating on the crassula rogersii foliage provides insulation, helping the plant regulate its internal environment and reducing its need for frequent watering, making this fuzzy succulent low maintenance.

The oval succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to six inches wide. The thick foliage is densely coated in soft coppery-brown hairs that resemble velvet. This fuzzy coating helps protect the leaves from drying out, allowing the plant to survive between infrequent waterings. 

Crassula rogersii prefers well-draining soil and full sun for optimal growth. While drought tolerant once established, occasional deep watering during warmer months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage. The fuzzy texture and rich copper coloration of the ‘copper spoons’ make it a distinctive addition to succulent gardens and arrangements and over time, the offsets that form around the base of mature plants can be removed to propagate new plants.

7. Echeveria Pulvinata 

 

The echeveria pulvinata, commonly called the ‘Millot kalanchoe,‘ features thick round leaves densely coated in white felt-like hairs. This echeveria coccinea species thrives under conditions with gravelly soil and low humidity.

The dense fuzzy leaves help reduce moisture loss, trap heat and insulate the plant, requiring little water even during dry spells. This makes the echeveria pulvinata easy to care for.

8. Senecio Haworthii 

The Senecio haworthii, commonly called the ‘cotton bush,’ features thin lance-shaped leaves that are densely coated in long white hairs. This Senecio species prefers conditions with fast-draining soil and dry air. The fuzzy white coating on the Senecio haworthii leaves provides insulation, helping the plant retain moisture while reducing its need for frequent watering and making this fuzzy succulent low maintenance.

The thin, strap-like leaves form dense clusters resembling cotton balls, hence its common name. The leaves are coated in long, soft white hairs that help reduce water loss and trap moisture. The fuzzy coating allows the Senecio haworthii to survive long, dry spells once established.

Well-draining soil and bright, indirect light promote healthy growth of the dense fuzzy foliage. While drought tolerant, the cotton bush senecio benefits from occasional watering during the hottest and driest periods. 

Gentle fertilizing during the spring and summer growth can boost new leaf production. The ball-like mounding shape and extremely fuzzy appearance make the cotton bush senecio an eye-catching, low-maintenance addition to indoor and outdoor gardens.

9. Kalanchoe Tomentosa 

The kalanchoe tomentosa, commonly called the ‘panda plant succulent’, features thick fleshy leaves that are densely coated with soft white hairs. This kalanchoe species thrive under conditions with dry soil and abundant bright light. The fuzzy leaves help retain moisture and protect the kalanchoe tomentosa from direct sun rays, requiring less frequent watering. The dense pubescent coating gives this fuzzy succulent its distinct ‘teddy bear’ appearance. 

The thick succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to eight inches wide. The foliage is densely coated in soft white hairs that resemble fuzz or down, giving the plant a plush look. This fuzzy coating helps reduce water loss, allowing the plant to survive long periods between waterings. Kalanchoe tomentosa prefers fast-draining soil, full sun, and infrequent watering. 

While drought tolerant once established, occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage. The fuzzy texture and curled leaf shape make the panda plant succulent and unique, resembling a stuffed animal’s paw. Over time, offsets will form around the base and can be removed to propagate new succulents.

10. Echeveria Harmsii

The echeveria harms, known as the ‘fuzzy echeveria,’ features thick oval leaves densely coated in silver-gray hairs. This echeveria setosa species thrives under conditions with well-draining soil and ample sunlight. The fuzzy coating on the echeveria harms leaves, makes this succulent stand out, and helps reduce moisture loss, retaining heat and insulating the plant.

This means the plant requires less frequent watering. The oval succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to four inches wide. The thick foliage is covered in soft grayish-white hairs that give the plant a fuzzy, textured appearance. This fuzzy coating allows the echeveria harms to survive long periods between waterings.

It prefers fast-draining soil, bright light, and infrequent watering. While drought tolerant once established, occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage. 

The fuzzy texture and rounded leaf shape make the echeveria a distinctive addition to succulent gardens and arrangements. Over time, offsets will form around the base of mature plants and can be carefully removed to propagate new succulent rosettes.

11. Aeonium Smithii 

The aeonium smithii features thick succulent leaves that form densely clustered rosettes covered in long white hairs. This aeonium species favors conditions with fast-draining soil and abundant, full sun. 

The fuzzy white pubescence coating the aeonium smithii leaves helps the plant regulate its internal hydration, reduce water loss during dry periods and protect the plant from direct sun rays, making this chenille plant species low maintenance. The thick succulent leaves form dense basal rosettes that resemble furry green golf balls due to the long white hair covering the surface.

The fuzzy coating allows the aeonium smithii to survive long periods between waterings while trapping heat and moisture within the rosette. It prefers fast-draining soil, full sun, and infrequent watering. While drought tolerant once established, occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage. The fuzzy texture and rounded leaf shape make the aeonium smithii a distinctive addition to succulent gardens and pots.

12. Crassula Mesembryanthemoides

The crassula mesembryanthemoides, commonly called the ‘white velvet,’ boasts thick oblong leaves that are densely coated in silvery hairs. This felt bush species thrives under conditions with dry soil and full sun exposure. 

The fuzzy coating on the crassula mesembryanthemoides leaves provides effective insulation, helping the plant regulate its internal environment and reducing its need for frequent watering, making this a low-maintenance succulent. The oblong succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to eight inches wide. 

The thick foliage is coated in soft grayish-white hairs that resemble velvet or felt. This fuzzy coating helps the leaves retain moisture, allowing the plant to survive without water. Once established, Crassula mesembryanthemoides prefers fast-draining soil, full sun, and little water.

Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage. The fuzzy texture and oval leaf shape make the white velvet crassula a striking addition to succulent gardens and arrangements. 

13. Crassula Congesta

The crassula congesta, known as the ‘rosette jade,’ boasts densely packed leaves covered in white, felted hairs. This succulent ground cover thrives under conditions with dry soil and full sun exposure. The fuzzy coating on the crassula congested leaves helps retain moisture and protects the plant from harsh sun rays, requiring less frequent watering and making this fuzzy succulent low maintenance.

The thick leaves form dense mat-forming rosettes. The oval foliage is densely coated in soft silvery hairs that resemble felt. This fuzzy coating helps reduce water loss, allowing the plant to survive periods with little water.

Once established, Crassula congesta prefers fast-draining soil, high sunlight, and infrequent watering. Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage and the felted leaves and ground-hugging form make the rosette jade crassula an eye-catching, low-care option for rock gardens and succulent containers

14. Cotyledon Tomentosa 

The cotyledon tomentosa, commonly called the ‘felt bush,’ boasts thick ovate leaves densely coated in long silver hairs. This cotyledon species thrives under conditions with gravelly soil and dry air. The fuzzy coating on the cotyledon tomentosa leaves helps regulate the internal environment of the plant, reducing water loss and making the plant more drought tolerant. This means less frequent watering and care.

The thick succulent leaves form dense mat-forming rosettes. The oval foliage is densely coated in soft white to silver hairs that resemble felt. This fuzzy coating helps reduce moisture loss, allowing the plant to survive periods with little water. Once established, Cotyledon tomentosa prefers fast-draining soil, high sunlight, and infrequent watering. Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage.

The felted leaves and ground-covering form make the felt bush cotyledon an eye-catching, low-care option for rock gardens and succulent containers. Over time, offsets will form that can be removed and grown into new plants.

15. Echeveria Coccinea 

The echeveria coccinea, commonly called the ‘Mexican firecracker,’ boasts thick flat leaves densely coated with short rust-colored hairs. This echeveria species thrives under conditions with fast-draining soil and ample sunlight. The fuzzy coating on the echeveria coccinea leaves provides effective insulation, helping the plant regulate its internal environment and reducing its need for frequent watering, making this fuzzy succulent low maintenance.

The thick succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to eight inches wide. The oval foliage is coated in short rusty-red hairs that give the plant a velvety texture. This fuzzy coating helps reduce moisture loss, allowing the plant to survive periods with little water. Once established, Echeveria coccinea prefers fast-draining soil, high sunlight, and infrequent watering. Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage.

16. Kalanchoe Beharensis

The kalanchoe beharensis, commonly called the ‘felt plant,’ has thick succulent leaves densely coated in short white hairs. This kalanchoe species thrive under conditions with dry soil and full sun. The fuzzy coating on the Kalanchoe beharensis leaves traps moisture around the plant while protecting it from the sun’s harsh rays, requiring less frequent watering and making this an easy care for fuzzy succulents.

The thick leaves form dense rosettes up to eight inches wide. The oval foliage is coated in short white hairs, giving the plant a velvety, fuzzy texture. This coating helps reduce moisture loss, allowing the plant to survive long periods between waterings. Once established, Kalanchoe beharensis prefers fast-draining soil, full sun exposure, and infrequent watering. Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain fullness and hair coverage.

The fuzzy leaves and compact rosette habit make the felt plant kalanchoe a striking addition to succulent gardens and arrangements. Over time, it will produce offshoots around the base that can be removed and grown into new plants. While drought tolerant, this fuzzy succulent benefits from moderate fertilizing during spring and summer growing periods to boost new leaf production.

17. Delosperma Echinatum

The delosperma echinatum, commonly called ‘pickle plant,’ features thick round stem succulents that are densely coated in short velvety hairs. This delosperma species favors conditions with dry soil and low humidity. The fuzzy coating on the leaves helps the plant regulate its internal environment, reducing water loss and making this drought-tolerant succulent low maintenance.

The thick succulent stems form clustered rosettes up to six inches wide. The cylindrical foliage is coated in short velvety hairs that give the plant a fuzzy texture. This coating helps reduce moisture loss, allowing the plant to survive long periods between waterings. 

Delosperma echinatum prefers fast-draining soil, full sun exposure, and infrequent watering once established. Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can help maintain hair coverage and plant fullness.

The fuzzy cylindrical stems and clustered rosette habit make the pickle plant striking and unique, adding visual interest to succulent gardens and arrangements. Over time, it will produce offshoots around the base that can be removed and grown into new plant clusters. This drought-tolerant succulent benefits from moderate fertilizing during its spring and summer growth phases to promote new stem and leaf production.

18. Kalanchoe Millotii 

The kalanchoe millotii, commonly called the ‘devil’s backbone,’ features fleshy paddle-shaped leaves coated in short wooly hairs. This kalanchoe species thrives under conditions with dry soil and full sun exposure. The fuzzy coating on the leaves of the kalanchoe millotii help reduce moisture loss, retain heat and protect the plant from the sun’s rays, requiring little care and making this a low-maintenance fuzzy succulent.

The thick succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to 12 inches wide. The paddle-shaped foliage is coated in short wooly hairs that give the plant a fuzzy texture. This coating helps reduce water loss, allowing the plant to survive long periods between waterings. 

Once established, Kalanchoe millotii prefers fast-draining soil, full sun, and infrequent watering. Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can maintain hair coverage and leaf plumpness.

The fuzzy leaves and vibrant paddle shape make the felt bush kalanchoe a striking addition to succulent gardens and arrangements. Over time, it will produce offshoots around the base that can be removed and grown into new plants. While drought tolerant, this fuzzy succulent benefits from moderate fertilizing during spring and summer growing periods to boost new leaf production.

19. Echeveria’s Chocolate Soldier

The echeveria ‘chocolate soldier’ boasts a stacked rosette of thick succulent leaves coated in fine fuzzy brown hairs. This echeveria pulvinata species prefers conditions with fast-draining soil and full sun exposure. The fuzzy coating on the echeveria ‘chocolate soldier’ leaves helps conserve moisture, reduce water loss, and regulate the plant’s internal conditions — making this a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance fuzzy succulent.

The thick fleshy leaves form a dense rosette up to six inches wide. The oval foliage is coated in fine brown hairs that give the plant a fuzzy texture. This coating helps retain moisture, allowing the plant to survive long periods between waterings. Once established, Echeveria ‘chocolate soldier’ prefers fast-draining soil, full sun, and infrequent watering. Occasional deep watering during the hottest months can maintain hair coverage and leaf plumpness.

The fuzzy leaves and vibrant leaf coloring make the chocolate soldier echeveria a striking addition to succulent gardens and arrangements. Over time, it will produce offsets around the base that can be removed and grown into new plants.

While drought tolerant, this fuzzy succulent benefits from moderate fertilizing during spring and summer growing periods to boost new leaf production. The fuzzy coating helps protect the reddish-brown leaf coloration that gives this echeveria its unique chocolate hue.

20. Sempervivum Ciliosum

The sempervivum ciliosum, commonly called ‘bead plant,’ features a tight rosette of jagged leaves with fuzzy margins. This bear’s paw plant prefers conditions with well-draining soil and partial sun exposure. The ciliate or fringed leaves of the sempervivum callosum help it retain moisture while tolerating dry conditions, making this a virtually pest-free and easy to care for fuzzy succulent.

The thick succulent leaves form dense rosettes up to six inches wide. The leaf margins are densely fringed with long translucent hairs that give the plant a fuzzy texture. This coating helps reduce moisture loss, allowing the plant to survive periods with little water. Sempervivum callosum prefers fast-draining soil, partial shade, and infrequent watering when established.

Occasional deep watering during the hottest months helps maintain hair coverage and leaf plumpness. The fuzzy edges and overlapping leaf rosette make the bead plant sempervivum a unique and attractive addition to rock gardens and hanging baskets.

Over time, it produces offsets along leaf bases that can be removed and grown into new plants. While drought tolerant, this fuzzy succulent benefits from light fertilizing during its growing periods in spring and summer to encourage new leaf production.

Conclusion

Fuzzy succulents offer a fun twist on traditional succulents. Whether you choose one variety or collect many types, their fuzzy coats and intriguing shapes will surely bring a smile.

• The echeveria ‘chocolate soldier’ boasts a stacked rosette of thick succulent leaves coated in fine fuzzy brown hairs. 

• The delosperma echinatum, commonly called ‘pickle plant,’ features thick round stem succulents that are densely coated in short velvety hairs.

• The crassula congesta, known as the ‘rosette jade,’ boasts densely packed leaves covered in white, felted hairs.

We hope one of these gorgeous varieties finds a home with you! Enjoy your new fuzzy friend and nurture its quirky qualities today!