Succulents are having a major moment right now Their sculptural shapes, lush textures, and low-maintenance nature make them perfect for busy plant parents While many popular succulents are petite, there are also some varieties that grow quite tall.

If you have the space, consider incorporating one of these 10 stunning tall succulents into your home or garden. They give great vertical interest and stand out from lower-growing plants.

1. Yucca

With sword-like leaves resembling feathers yucca is an architectural stunner. Mature plants reach up to 30 feet tall and thrive in arid climates. Give yucca full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Its tall flower stalks produce bell-shaped blooms that attract hummingbirds. Over 40 yucca species exist, including variegated cultivars. Yucca grows in USDA zones 5-11.

2. African Milk Tree

Also called the friendship cactus, this succulent forms a treelike shape up to 8 feet tall. Its thick, Y-shaped branches have seemed ridges with pointy thorns along them. African milk trees grow fast when given warm temperatures and bright light. Outdoors, provide some shade in intense midday heat. Grow this dramatic succulent in zones 10-12.

3. Snake Plant

With stiff, sword-like leaves, snake plant is a popular indoor tall succulent. NASA lists it as an excellent air purifier. Snake plants can reach 6 feet indoors but may grow up to 8 feet tall outside. They thrive in most lighting conditions Let the soil dry out between waterings and fertilize a few times a year. There are over 70 snake plant varieties to choose from.

4. Agave

Agaves vary in size, but larger types like Parry’s agave grow up to 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Their rosettes of thick, pointed leaves add bold texture. Agaves flourish in full sun and need very little water once established. They send up a towering flower spike with bell-shaped blooms before dying after flowering. Use agave as a focal point in sunny, dry spots.

5. Jade Plant

Jade plants grow as compact bushes up to 8 feet tall indoors and up to 15 feet outside. Oval leaves give them a full appearance. Keep them by a bright window and allow soil to dry between waterings. Jade plants flower in winter, producing delicate white or pink blooms. Propagate new plants from leaf cuttings. Give mature jade plants space to spread out.

6. Madagascar Palm

While not a true palm, Madagascar palm has a tall, palm-like trunk topped with arching green leaves. It grows up to 15 feet tall at a rate of 1 foot per year. Keep it in bright, indirect light. Madagascar palm prefers daytime temperatures above 60°F and cool evenings. Mist the leaves to boost humidity. This statement plant needs room to grow when used as an indoor tree.

7. Elephant Bush

With velvety green leaves, elephant bush (Portulacaria afra) resembles a mini jade plant shrub. It can reach up to 20 feet tall in its native South Africa but stays more compact when grown as a houseplant. Prune overgrown stems to encourage bushier new growth. Elephant bush thrives in bright, indirect sun. Water when the top few inches of soil are dry. It grows best in zones 10-11.

8. Ponytail Palm

Despite its name, ponytail palm is not a true palm but a succulent. It gets its name from the bulbous, ponytail-like trunk that stores water. Arching green leaves with curled tips emerge from the top. Provide bright light, warm temperatures, and allow soil to dry out between waterings. Ponytail palm grows slowly to 15 feet tall indoors and 20 feet outside. Plant it in well-draining soil.

9. Silver Torch Cactus

Columnar in shape, silver torch cactus (Cleistocactus strausii) makes a striking accent plant. It grows up to 15 feet tall in the right conditions, with mature plants sprouting arms for a candelabra effect. Silver-gray spines cover the ribs of its green, cylindrical stems. This drought-tolerant succulent thrives in warm climates with full sun exposure. Provide well-draining porous soil.

10. Tree Aloe

In warm climates, tree aloe (Aloidendron barberae) grows up to 30 feet tall into a sprawling, treelike shape. Strappy green leaves have white spots and soft spikes along the edges. Small coral flowers appear in late winter on mature plants. Tree aloe does best in zones 10-11 with full sun to light shade and little water once established. It’s too large for indoor growing but makes a superb landscape accent.

Decorating with Tall Succulents

When working with tall succulents, match them with plants of similar scale to create cohesion. Mass several together for dramatic effect or use a single specimen as a focal point. Tall succulents pair nicely with ornamental grasses and add height near foundations or fences.

Site them carefully and give them space since many grow quite large even when kept in containers. Don’t forget to consider eventual mature size before purchasing. Dwarf and slow-growing varieties work best for indoor growing. Consider grow lights if your space lacks sufficient natural light.

With striking forms, heights up to 30 feet, and low-maintenance care, these succulents will bring vertical interest and texture to your living space or garden. Explore different species to find the perfect tall succulent for your unique style.