Echeveria by Janet

Image copyright 2013 Janet Denne

This Echeveria succulent with its star shaped foliage and star shaped flowers was photographed by Janet. This particular Echeveria has a long history - it has moved house several times with Janet and was originally owned by her grandmother.

Sempervivium (Houseleek) by Liz

Image copyright 2013 Liz Orr

Sempervivium are succulents, also known as Houseleeks because they were often grown on roof tops in the hope of preventing lightning strikes.