About us

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We're Emu Plains Succulents, a quaint family-operated online store nestled in the heart of Emu Plains.  Emu Plains is a charming suburb situated on the western bank of the Nepean River, right at the base of the majestic Blue Mountains. Across the river to the east lies Penrith, affectionately dubbed Panther Country, a nod to our local football team rather than the big cats.

I began my fascination with succulents when I was about five years old. My mother, an avid plant collector, would focus on one variety at a time, such as African Violets or Azaleas. During a visit to Swane's Nursery in Dural, a kind gentleman guided us, discussing plants and their prices with my mother. While my own contributions to the conversation are a blur, I vividly recall the man stooping down, offering me a plant, and playfully asking, "If I give you this plant, will you please be quiet?"

More than half a century has passed, and I still possess that plant, as well as hundreds of its progeny. For two decades, I referred to it as a 'pregnant onion' due to the way it produces offspring on its bulb, unaware that it was actually my first succulent, Albuca bracteata.

I could spend hours detailing my journey to sharing my passion for succulents with others and realizing my dream of launching an online store, but I worry it might bore you before you reach the end.

As a collector inspired by the Pokémon Go mantra of 'catching them all,' I credit my daughter for sparking this passion. It's now my turn to aid fellow enthusiasts in their quest to complete their succulent collections by providing these plants at reasonable prices.

Whether you choose to indulge your love for succulents at Emu Plains or with another provider, I wish you an experience as enriching as my own.

Warm wishes,

Emu Plains Succulents.