variegated black prince echeveria succulent Echeveria 'Black Prince' – Thenextgardener

variegated black prince echeveria succulent Echeveria 'Black Prince' – ThenextgardenerAbout Echeveria 'Black Prince'Echeveria 'Black Prince', the name sounds drama and mysterious. The slow growing succulent is characterized by its nearly black leaves that form a rosette and can grow up to 3 inches in diameter. The succulent blooms in the late fall to early winter, the flowers are dark red and bell shaped. How to care for Echeveria 'Black Prince'Sun Location: Like most common Echeveria, E.'Black Prince' is not a complicated succulent to

About Echeveria 'Black Prince'

Echeveria 'Black Prince', the name sounds drama and mysterious. The slow-growing succulent is characterized by its nearly black leaves that form a rosette and can grow up to 3 inches in diameter. The succulent blooms in the late fall to early winter, the flowers are dark red and bell-shaped.

How to care for Echeveria 'Black Prince'

Sun/Location: Like most common Echeveria, E.'Black Prince' is not a complicated succulent to grow. It can grow well in indirect sunlight, in spring and autumn, let the succulent feel the sunshine outside properly, the hot sunshine in summer will lead to sunburn, and the succulent is dormant in winter and should be moved indoors.

Soil/Pot: The well-drained cactus soil mix can meet the needs of most succulents. If necessary, repot succulents once every 1-3 years to keep the soil fertile. Properly adding perlite, pumice, and grit to the soil can help the plant's root system to develop.

Watering: A low-maintenance succulent, Echeveria is suitable for people with busy schedules because it doesn't need to be watered as often and can grow well in a water-starved environment. Overwatering can instead lead to rotten roots, mold infections, and other problems for the succulent. Remembering the Soak and Dry method and watering thoroughly when the soil is completely dry will help the succulent's health.

More Information

Primary color: green
Secondary color: dark-purple
Bloom color: dark-red
Cold hardiness: zone 9a-11b(from 20F to 50F)
Product format: 2" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe