Following the trends in the world of succulents every day, I've noticed something interesting: Have you noticed how many succulents have names that sound like delicious desserts? In 2026, this trend is only getting stronger! And since Valentine's Day is coming up next week, I've rounded up a collection of these "sweet-themed succulents" for you.

Taking a peek at recent Valentine's Day trends, it turns out that when people are asked "Who will you give a gift to?" the number one answer is actually... themselves! While it's lovely to pick something out for someone else, you deserve to spoil yourself on a special day, too. Of course, chocolate is always a classic, but this year, why not treat yourself to a truly unique plant with a sweet-sounding name? Go ahead and pick out a "Valentine's Succulent"—one that's just for you and might just last a lifetime.

Chocolate

First up is the undeniable classic: "chocolate." Just two years ago, Echeverias with "chocolate" names were rare, but now you'll find a delicious array.

Surprisingly, "chocolate" names aren’t all that common among Echeverias—they actually show up more often in other common or classic succulent varieties. Maybe naming succulents after chocolatey hues was all the rage in the past, but it's a bit less trendy now (sweat) .

There are plenty more to be found if you look around!

Strawberry

Sticking with the chocolate and strawberry theme—it's the classic shortcake combo! Whether blended into a shake or paired with chocolate, strawberries are the king of sweet fruits.

Ice Cream

When it comes to ice cream-themed succulents, "Raspberry Ice" takes the lead. It's inspired lots of hybrids and spin-offs in the "~Ice" category.

Candy

When you think of cute sweets, "candy" plants come to mind! These often have a candy vibe and are more commonly found in Pachyphytum and Crassula than Echeveria.

Cake

What about "cake," the king of sweets? Surprisingly, not many succulents go by this name, but you see it more often among recent hybrids. I have a feeling we're going to see a lot more in the future!

Cherry

Peach

Other

In Closing & A Little Extra

This time, I prioritized compiling succulents by their names, so sorry there aren’t a lot of photos yet! I’ve managed to collect a few new ones just for this special feature and hope to fill in all the rest for you soon.

By the way, I tried searching with all sorts of sweets- and candy-related keywords for this post, but, curiously, "biscuit" and "cookie" never came up at all! Maybe it's because the dry, crumbly texture (not to say it in a mean way) of baked treats just doesn’t suit the plump, glossy look of succulents. On the flip side, if you ever manage to create a hybrid that fits that image, let me just say: "The field of baked-goods-themed names is wide open for you!" (haha)