--- title: 5 Water Wise Plants Used by Our Commercial Landscape Service description: A community landscape service in San Jose CA; providing landscape renovation for shopping centers, hoa and apartments image: https://blog.floraterra.com/hubfs/Agave_desertii.jpg --- [![Floraterra](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-711332346-gif/images/floraterra-logo.gif "Floraterra")](http://www.floraterra.com/San-Jose-Bay-Area-Landscape-Management.asp) ![tagline](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-711332351-gif/images/tagline.gif) - [![see FloraTerra on Facebook](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-705840289-png/images/facebook_24.png?width=24&height=24&name=facebook_24.png "see FloraTerra on Facebook")](http://www.facebook.com/pages/FloraTerra-Landscape-Management/112209338895454) - [![see FloraTerra on Twitter](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-705840284-png/images/twitter_24.png?width=24&height=24&name=twitter_24.png "see FloraTerra on Twitter")](https://twitter.com/#!/Flora_Terra) - [![see FloraTerra on Linkedin](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/file-705840294-png/images/linkedin_24.png?width=24&height=24&name=linkedin_24.png "see FloraTerra on Linkedin")](http://www.linkedin.com/company/flora-terra-landscape-management) Call Today: 408-275-1200 # Commercial Landscaping Blog for The San Jose | Bay Area, CA ## [5 Water Wise Plants Used by Our Commercial Landscape Service](https://blog.floraterra.com/community-landscape-service-bay-area-ca-408-275-1200-0) Posted by [Elizabeth Mendoza](https://blog.floraterra.com/author/elizabeth-mendoza) on Jan 4, 2018 6:25:17 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blog.floraterra.com/community-landscape-service-bay-area-ca-408-275-1200-0&media=http://offers.floraterra.com/hubfs/Agave_desertii.jpg) ## ![Agave_desertii.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Agave_desertii.jpg?width=400&height=318&name=Agave_desertii.jpg) Succulents are ideal for the drought conditions by an [**industrial facilities landscape service**](https://www.floraterra.com/commercial-office-corporate-campuses-industrial-facilities-landscape-maintenance-services-san-jose-bay-area/) . For most corporate and bay area properties, 50% of outdoor watering is used for outdoor landscaping.  Using drought tolerant plants can save up to 50% and in some cases even more. Succulents were originally introduced into the bay area for their drought tolerant characteristics and there low maintenance qualities.  ## ![Euphorbia_tirucalli_Sticks_on_Fire.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Euphorbia_tirucalli_Sticks_on_Fire.jpg?width=320&name=Euphorbia_tirucalli_Sticks_on_Fire.jpg) ## [Succulents are back by popular demand](https://blog.floraterra.com/corporate-landscaping-services-santa-clara-bay-area) The principles of drought resistant landscaping, formerly known as Xeriscape has an appealing effect for many bay area owners because of its ability to withstand the drought, less flower replacements and use much less water with very little maintenance. We all know the cost of water is on the rise and we know managers are looking for cost effective alternatives to battle the drought. ## ![Community Landscape Service.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Community%20Landscape%20Service.jpg?width=615&height=489&name=Community%20Landscape%20Service.jpg) ## It works well with an [**Apartment Community Landscape Service**](http://www.floraterra.com/hoa-apartment-condo-landscaping-more.asp) One of the biggest advantages when using drought friendly landscaping- succulents are much more resilient and last longer than traditional annual flowers and maintenance is almost nothing. Succulent s can be used in a variety of applications including raised planter beds, vertical containers, and flower pots and there colorful foliage can be mixed with a variety of flowering plants and perennials creating a colorful landscape. ![cordyline_australis_charlie_boy_rico1_plantipp_new_variety_plant_breeders_rights_eu25232](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cordyline_australis_charlie_boy_rico1_plantipp_new_variety_plant_breeders_rights_eu25232.jpg?width=300&name=cordyline_australis_charlie_boy_rico1_plantipp_new_variety_plant_breeders_rights_eu25232.jpg) ## **Works Well With Our [Shopping Center Landscape Service](http://www.floraterra.com/Retail-Centers-Malls-Landscape-Management-San-Jose-CA.asp)** Contrary to popular opinion, some might think that succulents are not part of [**landscaping for shopping centers**](https://www.floraterra.com/shopping-center-retail-mall-landscaping-services-san-jose-bay-area/) but are better suited for the desert; however some are capable of adapting  into retail shopping center landscaping and tolerating part shade and extreme seasonal conditions. ![commercial landscape services San Jose 408.275.1200.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/commercial%20landscape%20services%20San%20Jose%20408.275.1200.jpg?width=615&height=436&name=commercial%20landscape%20services%20San%20Jose%20408.275.1200.jpg) ## Its Cost Effective In a [**Commercial Landscape Service**](https://www.floraterra.com/commercial-office-corporate-campuses-industrial-facilities-landscape-maintenance-services-san-jose-bay-area/) Although succulents can get pricy, the advantages are clear, reduced flower costs, less water is needed and they **[reduce maintenance costs](http://floraterra.com/Reduced-Cost-Landscaping-More.asp)**, these benefits far outweigh there initial cost. ![Bulbine_frutescens_B._caulescens.jpg](https://blog.floraterra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bulbine_frutescens_B._caulescens.jpg?width=320&name=Bulbine_frutescens_B._caulescens.jpg) ## New varieties and Choices available Give succulents some thought for your next project, there are literally 100’s of new varieties readily available to choose from. [http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/collections/succulents-plant-collection/](http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/collections/succulents-plant-collection/) ## Get Our FREE Landscape Maintenance Guide Below  [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/345318/b8b6c13f-3b5b-42c7-b048-34bc7f91dc8d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/345318/b8b6c13f-3b5b-42c7-b048-34bc7f91dc8d) ##  **[**Corporate Campus Landscape Service**](https://www.floraterra.com/commercial-office-corporate-campuses-industrial-facilities-landscape-maintenance-services-san-jose-bay-area/) (408) 275-1200 ** FloraTerra  is a Leading [Commercial Landscaping Company](http://floraterra.com/Commercial-Office-Landscape-Management-More.asp) , providing a complete range of landscaping services, including sustainable landscape improvements for  for Shopping Centers, Strip Mall Landscaping, R & D Developments, Luxury Apartment Landscaping, Residential Estate Landscaping, Home Owners Association Landscaping, Condominium Developments and Commercial Office Landscaping. 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