Succulents, with their variety of form and colour and easy-care reputation, are becoming increasingly popular. This increased desirability has led to more and more species becoming available and the choice can sometimes be overwhelming. This book helps the succulent lover to make sensible choices when deciding what species are appropriate for their contemporary garden. Descriptions and cultivation information is given for 60 genera and hundreds of species of these water-storage plants. Illustrated throughout with 350 colour photographs.