Succulence on Postcard

"The story of this quaint shop parallels the resilience of its namesake plant. Formerly a video rental store, the owners cleverly evolved their shop by first testing a small succulent alcove in the backyard. Within a year, the plants had won the battle and Succulence was born. Their beautiful backyard is filled with quirky sculptures and lovely plants. As the highlight of this store — it transports you to another place. Succulence offers a variety of workshops & classes to build your own little bit of green (terrarium and vertical gardening, for example). They also have local jewelry and lots of lovely toys and books that make perfect gifts." - Strohl

On the Grid : Succulence

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"Succulence, Bernal Heights La Lengua by Strohl. The story of this quaint shop parallels the resilience of its namesake plant. Formerly a video rental store, the owners cleverly evolved their shop by first testing a small succulent alcove in the backyard. Within a year, the plants had won the battle and Succulence was born. Their beautiful backyard is filled with quirky sculptures and lovely plants. As the highlight of this store — it transports you to another place. Succulence offers a variety of workshops & classes to build your own little bit of green (terrarium and vertical gardening, for example). They also have local jewelry and lots of lovely toys and books that make perfect gifts."

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Christopher Chung

Google

Super knowledgeable, attentive and excited staff ready to suggest and advise on any terrarium project you may have. Wide and unique selection of succulents, indoor tropicals and carnivorous plants as well as colored rocks, mosses and sands to liven up a display. Tasteful selection of pots. Suggestion to come with pictures of your place and diameter of any plants you’re considering to replant as it will help with advising.

Stephanie Thomas-Keeton

Google

10/4/2024: I'd been looking forward to visiting Succulence for months, ever since my plant collection exploded with a particular fondness for succulents. I happened to be in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, so decided to finally check them out. Unfortunately, when I arrived I discovered a karate school at the address listed for Succulence. A lady inside told me they had been closed since sometime in June. The owners have responded to other comments, stating that despite the closure of their brick and mortar store you can still contact them regarding workshops and other events. Closing a business is incredibly difficult, and I'm glad to hear they're still up and running (even if it's at a reduced capacity). To those leaving negative reviews because they arrived to find the store closed: stop. For you it's a minor inconvenience, but for the owners it's so much more. That said, it would be helpful if they added a banner on the website's homepage letting customers know the physical store closed. I wish them the best with their future ventures, and hope I get the opportunity to visit another Succulence location someday.

Marcus Wong

Google

Their succulent workshops are so fun! Also a great place to find a gift or supplies for planting your own succulents. Knowledgeable and friendly... Definitely worth a trip to Bernal Heights.

Randi Shiromizu

Google

This succulent store has a cute patio in the back with lots of unusual succulents that I haven’t found at most plant places. They also had a good selection of pots to hold your plants, all colors, sizes and shapes (including Dinos!) One of the employees said that they host “make your own plant arrangement” classes.

Max Blaha

Google

Ken was such an amazing and welcoming host. Our group loved our experience and our terrariums came out so well. Thanks a ton, Ken!

Jesse Nichols

Google

Fantastic selection of succulents, pots, and house plants at a great price. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Widest variety of any place I've been to in SF, better even than Flora+Grubb. I made the photographed planting myself. I don't see a reason to go anywhere else!

Rachel Peterson

Google

An incredible gem in Bernal! Such friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff with a beautiful selection of all sizes of houseplants. Their prices are affordable for plants, pots, etc. they even took the time to pot my new purchase despite it being a bit busy in the store.

TG

Google

Came here for a group terrarium making class. Really enjoyed the space and learning about the succulents. Lot of fun!

Christopher Chung

Google

Super knowledgeable, attentive and excited staff ready to suggest and advise on any terrarium project you may have. Wide and unique selection of succulents, indoor tropicals and carnivorous plants as well as colored rocks, mosses and sands to liven up a display. Tasteful selection of pots. Suggestion to come with pictures of your place and diameter of any plants you’re considering to replant as it will help with advising.

Stephanie Thomas-Keeton

Google

10/4/2024: I'd been looking forward to visiting Succulence for months, ever since my plant collection exploded with a particular fondness for succulents. I happened to be in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, so decided to finally check them out. Unfortunately, when I arrived I discovered a karate school at the address listed for Succulence. A lady inside told me they had been closed since sometime in June. The owners have responded to other comments, stating that despite the closure of their brick and mortar store you can still contact them regarding workshops and other events. Closing a business is incredibly difficult, and I'm glad to hear they're still up and running (even if it's at a reduced capacity). To those leaving negative reviews because they arrived to find the store closed: stop. For you it's a minor inconvenience, but for the owners it's so much more. That said, it would be helpful if they added a banner on the website's homepage letting customers know the physical store closed. I wish them the best with their future ventures, and hope I get the opportunity to visit another Succulence location someday.

Marcus Wong

Google

Their succulent workshops are so fun! Also a great place to find a gift or supplies for planting your own succulents. Knowledgeable and friendly... Definitely worth a trip to Bernal Heights.

Randi Shiromizu

Google

This succulent store has a cute patio in the back with lots of unusual succulents that I haven’t found at most plant places. They also had a good selection of pots to hold your plants, all colors, sizes and shapes (including Dinos!) One of the employees said that they host “make your own plant arrangement” classes.

Max Blaha

Google

Ken was such an amazing and welcoming host. Our group loved our experience and our terrariums came out so well. Thanks a ton, Ken!

Jesse Nichols

Google

Fantastic selection of succulents, pots, and house plants at a great price. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Widest variety of any place I've been to in SF, better even than Flora+Grubb. I made the photographed planting myself. I don't see a reason to go anywhere else!

Rachel Peterson

Google

An incredible gem in Bernal! Such friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff with a beautiful selection of all sizes of houseplants. Their prices are affordable for plants, pots, etc. they even took the time to pot my new purchase despite it being a bit busy in the store.

TG

Google

Came here for a group terrarium making class. Really enjoyed the space and learning about the succulents. Lot of fun!

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