Plant Type:
Succulent
Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ is a low growing succulent that forms a clump of plants as it becomes established.
Cold Hardiness:
Half-hardy
Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ can tolerate low temperatures in dry conditions. However, the water-filled succulent leaves will be damaged in light frosts and freezing temperatures.
Eventual Height:
20cm
This branching low growing succulent will reach a height of 20cm, possibly taller when it send up its flower spike in summer .
Light requirements:
Full sun
Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ is best grown in full sun to achieve the best dark coloration.
Water Requirements:
Minimal
Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ prefers to grow in dry soil and resents having lots of water sitting on its leaves.
Caring for this plant:
Spring & Summer: Water sparingly at the roots. Protect the leaves from slugs and snails. Grow Echeveria in full sun to achieve the best colouration.
Autumn & Winter: Keep the root zone drier to prevent rot. Keep the leaves dry and store the plant at a minimum temperature of 2ºC.
