Succulents are popular for a reason: they come in all kinds of shapes and colors, and many are easy to care for. Their small size also makes them a fun choice for unusual containers, including old teacups.
A teacup can make a sweet little home for a small succulent, especially on a windowsill, desk, or shelf. If you have a few unused cups sitting in a cabinet, these plants can give them a whole new purpose.
Haworthia Zebra
Haworthia Zebra has dark green leaves marked with white stripes, giving it a look that stands out in a small container. It grows slowly and handles indirect light well, making it a good choice for a desk, shelf, or bedside table.
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String of Pearls
String of Pearls is a great pick if you want a succulent that spills over the edge of the cup. Its round, bead-like leaves grow along trailing stems, and it does best in a bright spot with careful watering.
Jade Plant
Jade plants have thick, fleshy leaves and can live for years with basic care. A small plant can work in a teacup for a while, but it will eventually need a larger container as it grows.
Aloe Vera
A small aloe vera pup can fit nicely into a teacup while it is still young. Give it plenty of sunlight and let the soil dry out between waterings, as excess moisture can cause the roots to rot.
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Panda Plant
Panda Plant, or Kalanchoe tomentosa, has soft, fuzzy leaves with darker markings along the edges. It grows slowly and doesn’t need frequent watering, so a small teacup can work well while the plant is young.
Echeveria
Echeveria is known for its neat rosette shape and comes in shades ranging from blue-green to pink and purple. These compact succulents look especially good in small containers and need bright light with relatively little water.
Baby Toes
Baby Toes, also known as Fenestraria, has chunky leaves that resemble tiny toes poking out of the soil. Its small size makes it a natural fit for a teacup, and it prefers plenty of sunlight with occasional watering.
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Lithops
Lithops are often called living stones because their small, rounded leaves can look like pebbles. They grow very slowly and need little water, making them a good match for a small teacup in a sunny spot.
Burro’s Tail
Burro’s Tail, or Sedum morganianum, has rows of plump leaves that grow along long, trailing stems. It can spill over the edge of a teacup beautifully, but its leaves can fall off easily if the plant is handled roughly.
Tiger Jaws
Tiger Jaws, or Faucaria tigrina, gets its name from the pointed edges on its thick leaves. It stays fairly compact, likes plenty of sunlight, and needs only occasional watering, making it an interesting choice for a small teacup planter.
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