Kleinia consists of succulent perennial plants characterized by either prostrate or upright growth habits. Their stems can be cylindrical or angular and support fleshy leaves that may be flat or also cylindrical. In the summer, these plants produce flowerheads that resemble thistles, appearing either singly or in clusters.

Kleinia

Kleinia abyssinica

Kleinia anteuphorbium

Kleinia cephalophora Compton

Kleinia fulgens

Kleinia galpinii is a low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub that reaches approximately 45 cm in height. Its sprawling, branching stems are adorned with oval to spoon-shaped leaves that display a grey-green hue and feature smooth edges. In the summer, this plant produces small orange flowers clustered in tight flowerheads.

Kleinia galpinii

Kleinia galpinii 'Amke'PBR

Kleinia grantii

Kleinia gregorii

Kleinia longiflora

Kleinia madagascariensis

Kleinia neriifolia is a perennial succulent that can grow up to 3 meters in its natural environment, although it typically remains smaller in garden settings. The plant features robust, branching stems that are pale greyish-green, accented with fine reddish-purple stripes. Its leaves are long and narrow, displaying a grey-green hue, and are arranged in spirals at the tips of the stems. During the summer or autumn months, it produces clusters of small, fragrant flowers that can be white or yellow, which are subsequently replaced by fluffy seed heads.

Kleinia neriifolia

Kleinia odora

Kleinia pendula

Kleinia picticaulis

Kleinia saginata

Kleinia scottii

Kleinia sempervivoides

Kleinia senecioides

Kleinia stapeliiformis is an upright succulent perennial that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It features upright, fleshy stems that are angled and have a glaucous hue. During the summer months, it produces individual flower heads reminiscent of thistles, displaying vibrant red to orange colors.