How to Use succulent in a Sentence

succulent

1 of 2 adjective
  • That soft, succulent growth is what rose aphids love most.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
  • Young shrubs with succulent stems may be eaten right down to the ground.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 24 Oct. 2021
  • Hoya, also called wax plant, is a succulent plant with shiny or fuzzy leaves.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2022
  • For dessert, try an olive oil cake with peaches and cream for a fresh and succulent end to the meal.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Fill the pots with well-draining sandy soil or a succulent or cactus mix.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Hang your finished succulent heart planter and enjoy it for months to come.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Use a three-wick candle jar to make a succulent garden or house air plants.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The cod is flaky and succulent, falling apart at the lightest touch.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
  • To succeed with these succulent berries, find a spot in your yard that gets at least eight hours of sun a day.
    — Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Ahead, find your field guide to the most succulent jammy nail ideas of the season.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • Keep scrolling to learn how to keep this sun-loving succulent healthy — plus, how to grow even more jade plants.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The set comes with three succulent pots and three saucers (plants are not included).
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Fill the cups up with well-draining succulent potting soil.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
  • And the legs end up just as tender and succulent as when they were freshly roasted.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Place it near a window and watch this budding succulent work its magic.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 7 July 2023
  • The tiny round succulent beads on a string of pearl plant resemble pearls strung on a necklace.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • Luckily, in terms of care, what works for one succulent will work for the others.
    — Katarina Avendaño, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Design, create and learn how to care for your own wine bottle succulent planter.
    — Corey Sheldon | , oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2023
  • From succulent salmon to tiger prawns and shrimp, the range of ingredients is huge.
    — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • King salmon is the largest of the species and is known for its rich succulent flavor and meatier texture.
    — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 26 June 2022
  • The straightforward dry brine ensures even the white meat will stay succulent and juicy.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
  • With the green dough sheets, use a succulent fondant cutter to create zigzag shapes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Learn how to make a 10-inch living succulent star wreath that can be used as a tree topper.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Be aware, though, that many of the succulent seeds are very tiny and may be harder to work with than some other types of seeds.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The chili verde is soft and succulent and the plump chicken pairs well with any of the three salsas brought to the table.
    — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Chard leaves wilt quickly in the sauce while the stems have a succulent, crisp texture like celery that is best sautéed.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Varieties like stonecrop thrive in full sun, with thick, succulent-like leaves that help the plant store water.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
  • The key to a succulent turkey is getting the skin crispy, while insuring the meat stays juicy.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 5 Oct. 2022
  • There will be a raffle of a succulent arrangement.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The resulting stack is so soft, the succulent chicken barely clings to the bones.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 10 June 2022

succulent

2 of 2 noun
  • Fill the pot with your soil then gently place the succulent in it.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
  • These face-theme succulent pots are perfect for any plant lover.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Like most succulents, this plant won't do well in overly damp soils.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Avoid misting your succulent since that can cause moldy leaves.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Martha says that most succulents need at least half a day to a full day of sunlight.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
  • It’s filled with lots of succulents and native species.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
  • But these fast-draining blends aren't just for succulents.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The bright green color of succulents adds a pop of color to any space.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Many succulents take a day or longer for pruning cuts to dry and begin to heal.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • This succulent can be grown on the hottest and sunniest side of your house.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • When succulents start to lose water, their thick leaves will pucker or look wrinkly.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Aloes are succulents with shallow root systems that don’t take up much room in their pots.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
  • We're sold on this hanging succulent for its striking bead-like looks alone.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 21 June 2022
  • These succulents drop tons of baby plantlets off the edges of their leaves throughout the year.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Most succulents are slow-growing and don't need much pruning to stay healthy.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • From thick, long spikes to pearls and rosettes, succulents are known for the plump, fleshy leaves that give them their unique look.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • This is doubly true for succulents.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Aim for a range of colors and at least one large-ish, showy succulent that will be your anchor.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Mulch succulents with rock or gravel.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Water your succulent only when the soil is dry.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
  • Jade plants are popular succulents, beloved for their plump, glossy green leaves.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Stone or rock mulch for cacti and other succulents.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Wind chimes rang out in the back yard, which brimmed with pointy succulents, low-lying shrubs, and a few small trees.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Do succulents like being root-bound?
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
  • For this reason, many succulents make great indoor plants.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • There is a small shelf to display a succulent or keep your sunglasses.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 2 June 2021
  • If the recipient has a less-than-green thumb, go for an air plant or a succulent.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Put yours in a hanging pot that allows the succulent's vines to cascade over the sides.
    — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Your next best option is to place your succulent near a bright south-facing window.
    — Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, 9 Feb. 2017
  • Kent has used the vast array of succulents’ color, texture and size to draw the eye.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026

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