Flickr Find: Balcony of Succulents

Can you tell we're on a bit of a succulent kick lately? If you have one of those awkward balconies that isn't quite wide enough for a chair but still deserves some attention, why not emulate this look and fill it to brimming with as many beautiful plants as you can get your hands on?

This overflowing balcony can be found in Guadix, a city in Southern Spain. You could go for a more uniform look by using pots of the same color, then put larger plants in the back so that they all receive adequate light. Our balcony is also pretty skinny, and we're thinking we might need to kick up our game and add a few dozen more pots out there for a some extra eye candy.

(Image: Flickr user Manuel M. Ramos licensed for use under the Creative Commons)

Comments (13)

Beautiful! Succulents are great...and easy.

posted by junklover on June 12th 2009 at 8:07pm
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Love love love! I really hope the succulent trend is here to stay.

posted by SparkerShop on June 12th 2009 at 8:21pm
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There's a particularly nice succulent balcony on 18th in the Castro. I took a pic of it in 2007, it's even better now.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliviamiao/409327136/

posted by Very Miao on June 12th 2009 at 8:48pm
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Love the variety pictured here, makes me want to learn more about succulents. Very interesting plants.

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posted by lot9press on June 12th 2009 at 10:40pm
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This looks lovely...wish I could create a display this lovely.

posted by suzy8track on June 12th 2009 at 11:00pm
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Very beautiful but I cant help feel uneasy about the structure of the balcony. It looks unstable ready to collapse?

posted by E.I.F. on June 13th 2009 at 10:02am
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The cacti are begging for some googly eyes.

posted by Seaside on June 13th 2009 at 11:01am
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Beautiful variety- those top pots look like they're floating.

posted by goodness is golden on June 13th 2009 at 11:45am
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What are those purple ones in the middle called? I love them and want some but don't know what to ask for at the nursery!

posted by april1 on June 14th 2009 at 5:48pm
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Tradescantia pallida 'Purple Heart' - Purple Wandering Jew

posted by Splomo on June 15th 2009 at 11:02am
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A balcony after my own heart.

posted by whytephoenix on June 15th 2009 at 12:05pm
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If you are crazy about succulents, you have to check out the "vertical garden" created by Flora Grubb Gardens for the Sunset Design house. I took a shot of it here:
http://urbansardines.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/modern-cottage-at-sunset-magazine/

posted by Urban Sardines on June 16th 2009 at 2:55pm
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There were some amazing succulents at the Sunset Design house by a local gardener, Flora Grubbs. Check out her vertical garden here: http://urbansardines.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/modern-cottage-at-sunset-magazine/

posted by Urban Sardines on June 16th 2009 at 3:01pm
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