Echeveria "Black Prince" 2.5Liter

Botanical Name: Echeveria ‘Black Prince’
Common Names: Black Prince Echeveria, Black Echeveria

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📌 Product Description

Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ is a dramatic, slow-growing succulent prized for its deep burgundy to almost black triangular leaves arranged in a tight, symmetrical rosette. The dark foliage intensifies in bright light, creating a bold architectural statement in succulent arrangements and decorative pots.

During late autumn to winter, mature plants may produce slender stems bearing striking red flowers with yellow interiors, adding seasonal contrast to the dark foliage.

Compact, low-maintenance, and highly collectible, this striking succulent is ideal for modern interiors and water-wise South African gardens.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 15 – 20 cm
Spread: 15 – 25 cm
Growth Habit: Compact rosette-forming succulent
Growth Rate: Slow

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Bright light to full sun for deepest colour; tolerates bright indoor conditions
Soil: Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
Water:

• Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry completely between watering
• Reduce watering in winter
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Light feeding with diluted succulent fertiliser in spring

Maintenance:

• Remove old lower leaves
• Protect from excessive rainfall
• Repot every 2–3 years
• Ensure excellent drainage

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Flowering Season: Late autumn to winter
Growing Season: Spring and autumn (slows in extreme summer heat)
Climate Suitability: Ideal indoor plant nationwide; suitable outdoors in mild, frost-free regions
Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect below 5°C

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🌼 Additional Benefits

Striking dark foliage
Compact and space-efficient
Excellent collector’s plant
Ideal for modern décor
Low-maintenance
Produces offsets over time

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Decorative pots
✔ Succulent bowls
✔ Office desks
✔ Modern interiors
✔ Water-wise gardens
✔ Gift plant