Black Prince Echeveria
Echeveria 'Black Prince'
Pronunciation: Ech-eh-VER-ee-a
SKU #06350
| Description | A striking succulent that develops dark, nearly black rosettes comprised of fleshy, pointed leaves, and accented by salmon-red flowers in autumn and winter. The very dramatic foliage adds wonderful contrast to mixed succulent plantings and rock gardens. Well-suited to containers, both indoors and out. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
| Blooms | Fall and winter |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; clump forming rosettes reach 4 to 10 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Sempervivum (Sempervivum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
| Care | Thrives in porous, rocky or sandy, unimproved soils with excellent drainage. Best color in full sun, but needs part shade in hottest summer areas. Indoors, provide bright light. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; avoid excess winter moisture. Needs little care; fertilize sparingly. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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