The Succulent City was originally conceived of as a side hustle some time in 2015. Later that year, I began working at one of the largest succulent nurseries in Texas. In 2016, I returned to Chicago with a dream and a bunch of succulents. Fast forward to now.

My main goal is to provide affordable, healthy, and beautiful plants to those in the Chicago area.


From my perspective, succulents represent both beauty and functionality. Given the impending change in climate and natural resources,