Don’t have a lot of space? Here are succulents that do best on corner tables and are great for smaller spaces!
Succulents come in all shapes and sizes, so you’re bound to find one for every room in your home. Whether you’re decorating a large house or squeezing in a few plants in a cozy apartment, there’s always a succulent that’ll fit right in. Today, let’s explore the ones that grow best on corner tables and are ideal for smaller spaces.
Succulents That Do Best in Corner Tables—Great for Small Spaces
Most of these are beginner-friendly too, so you don’t need to be a plant expert to keep them happy!
1. Aloe vera
Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Miller
We all in the plant community have grown to know and love Aloe vera, not just because of its amazing medicinal benefits but also because of its unique appearance and low-maintenance nature.
Growing as a cluster of long, thick leaves with a “gel” inside (this is what cures cuts and burns!), they practically stretch with offsets to fill any container! This is especially true under bright, indirect sunlight from a sunny window.
But if you want to keep its size in check, placing it on a corner table is a great idea. With less sunlight, it’ll grow slower, so remember to water sparingly.
Also, a shallow but wide container works best to help it stay compact and manageable.
2. Echeveria
Botanical Name: Echeveria minima
Looking for a cute little succulent to jazz up your corner table without crowding the space? This compact Echeveria species is your best bet! Echeveria minima forms such tight rosettes that you can only see the upper halves peeking out.
Each rosette grows to only 1.6 inches in diameter, and the leaves are a lovely green color with a reddish tinge on the upper margins.
Even when it starts producing offsets, it forms neat, mound-like clusters. If you place it near a sunny window, it might even surprise you with yellow, bell-shaped flowers.
Just make sure not to touch the powdery coating on its leaves too much—this “farina” acts like sunscreen for the plant!
3. Golden Sedum
Botanical Name: Sedum adolphii
Both a corner table and smaller spaces are acceptable to the Golden Sedum, provided you give it bright, indirect sunlight near a window. Originally from Mexico, this Sedum became popular due to its unusual bright-colored appearance.
It stays petite, growing just 8 inches tall. Its leaves are yellow-green and shaped like soccer balls—each about 1.4 inches long.
Try to provide it with good sunlight access, in which case, it will reward you with leaves with a gorgeous reddish-orange hue!
Bonus: It’s one of the fastest-growing succulents on this list, so if you’re impatient—this one’s for you!
4. Jade Plant
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata
We have arrived at a classic favorite! People swear by growing it in the darkest corners of the home without a single issue. But as with everything, there is a catch.
While the Jade plant is incredibly tough and low-maintenance, it won’t grow its best in low light. Indoors, it usually tops out at about a foot tall.
However, if you want a smaller yet bushier plant, you should keep pruning it once in a while to keep it compact and encourage some branching.
Pro tip: Jade plants tend to get a bit top-heavy, so invest in a heavier terracotta pot.
5. Burro’s Tail
Botanical Name: Sedum morganianum
Why would we add a trailing succulent to this list? Because it is the Burro’s tail (or Donkey’s Tail, whatever you prefer to call it!). Though these look best spilling from a hanging basket, they look equally beautiful sitting on a ledge, shelf, or corner stand!
Each stem, packed with gray-green leaves, each the size of a fat piece of rice, grows to only about three feet. So, unless you choose to have them grow in a one-foot floor stand, you can rest assured they won’t get in your way even when full-grown!
This is quite a delicate plant, and the leaves tend to fall off quite easily, so try not to handle this plant often.
6. Hens and Chicks
Botanical Name: Sempervivum tectorum
Did you know that there are actually two succulents that share this common name? Yes, both the Echeveria elegans and Sempervivum have this name as they are closely related and also produce “chicks” or offsets.
Here, we speak of the Sempervivum tectorum, which forms rosettes with flatter and more pointed leaves. But the most interesting part of this succulent is its tiny, star-shaped flowers. With tons of varieties to choose from, they’re fun to collect and perfect for decorating your corner table!
Fun fact: This Sempervivum species is known and researched quite a lot for its medicinal benefits!
7. Christmas Cactus
Botanical Name: Schlumbergera x buckleyi
You might not expect a trailing cactus on this list, but hear us out! The Christmas Cactus actually works wonderfully on a corner table. Why? Its segmented, fleshy stems drape beautifully over the pot turning a plain corner into a stunning display.
This setup can also be great if you’re trying to make your plant bloom and want to create a photoperiod, letting in bright, indirect sunlight during the day and giving it 12-14 hours of darkness at night.
8. Panda Plant
Botanical Name: Kalanchoe tomentosa
Kalanchoe plants are always the cutest, but among them, the Panda plant is the most easily distinguished. Native to the Madagascar islands, Panda plants are named for and sought after for the fuzzy, gray-green leaves that are covered with soft, silver hairs all over.
What makes the foliage stand out is that the leaves are tipped with brown or rust-colored spots.
As a houseplant, they grow to only 2 feet, but this growth will be quite slow unless you keep them right by a bright window.
Note: Do not get any water on the leaves, or they may rot.
9. Snake Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
Yet another classic, this succulent is known for being practically indestructible! Imagine having a gorgeous variegated snake plant on your corner table when you didn’t even think you would be able to make space!
They can survive for a couple of weeks without bright light or even water. Their growth will be slower, making it easier for you to manage. If they start to grow too tall, you can always divide and repot them. Plus, don’t forget pruning as well!
They’re also known for cleaning indoor air, so that’s a bonus for tight spaces.
10. Zebra Haworthia
Botanical Name: Haworthia fasciata
Named after the striking zebra-like stripes on the spiky foliage, this Haworthia species is the perfect, “exotic-looking” plant to add to your corner table. You can easily find it in one of your local garden centers, and they ask for almost nothing in terms of care.
Due to its small size (they grow to only 5 inches in height), the Zebra haworthia is often chosen to adorn terrariums, too!
11. String of Pearls
Here’s one more trailing succulent, the String of Pearls is a compact plant with bead-like leaves that trail beautifully over the edge of a pot or table.
It’s perfect for raised corner tables or shelves where it can drape freely. Indoors, it grows slowly—especially in filtered light—so it won’t overrun your space.
Just make sure it gets bright but indirect sunlight and avoid overwatering—its roots are quite sensitive. You can also pinch back the stems occasionally to keep the growth fuller and bushier.
Bonus Tip: You can train it to hang down neatly or even wrap around a small trellis if you want to give your corner table a creative twist!
Now, you won’t have to worry anymore, even if you have less space with all of these succulents at your disposal! Which one are you choosing to add to your home display? Let us know in the comments below!
