Echeveria 'Black Prince'

Echeveria 'Black Prince' scientific classification

The echeveria 'Black Prince' derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.


Echeveria 'Black Prince' geographic location


Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, Central America and Northwestern South America.


Echeveria 'Black Prince' structure


It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.
The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a heigt and width of about 30cm.


Echeveria 'Black Prince' leaves


The leaves have an ovate shaped form. The color of the leaves is dark brown on the edges and slightly green on the center.


Echeveria 'Black Prince' exposure


As to exposure, it is suitable both for sun or shade environments, even though sun is preferable.
It deals with temperatures from 70ºF in the summer and it goes to 50ºF in the winter.


Echeveria 'Black Prince' soil


The soil must be well drained,sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).


Echeveria 'Black Prince' diseases


This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.


Echeveria 'Black Prince' propagation


The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.


Echeveria 'Black Prince' uses


It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.