Echeveria affinis Black Prince EchaffBP Black Echeveria, Mexican Hens and Chicks, Succulent
Echeveria affinis Black Prince EchaffBP Black Echeveria, Mexican Hens and Chicks, Succulent
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Echeveria affinis Black Prince Black Echeveria, Mexican Hens and Chicks, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Rosette, Rounded
Description:
Black Prince is one of the darkest of the Echeverias with a dramatic foliage colour perfect to feature in many garden situations. Great in pots or planted out, also looks great in a succulent garden- they are as tough as they come. Black Prince prefers a dry, sunny position in the garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Burgundy
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.