These are delightful plants, favorites of collectors. I have a few myself. But my real interest is in hardy succulents that can take a tough winter outdoors and can contribute to the outdoor landscape. Most of these plants have the wonderful attribute of changing color with the passing seasons. In summer, they tend to be green or grayish.
Cool weather brings out red, purple, or brown.
In the spring, as new growth begins and nights are still cool, they can look like colorful gems. Sunlight also brings out their colors. They prefer a site with good drainage and sunlight. Being succulent, they resist drought. Most can tolerate quite poor soil.