How to Grow Echeveria Black Prince | Growing Vishnu Kamal

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Echeveria Black Prince

Echeveria black prince is renowned for its clump of rosettes with black and triangular leaves. This slow-growing succulent has a green hue initially and takes a black color as it ages. It also occasionally produces red flowers during winters that complement well with the black rosette.

Botanical Name: Echeveria Black Prince

Common Names: Vishnu kamal, Black hens and chicks, Black prince

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How to Grow Echeveria Black Prince

From Leaf

• Snip off 4-6 healthy leaf cuttings, as not all leaves will grow into a rosette.
• Dip the ends in a rooting hormone and plant them in a seed starting mix.
• Mist well and place the pot in indirect sunlight.
• The leaves will form new growth in 2-4 weeks.

From Offsets

• Echeveria produces small offsets (called chicks) from the base of the mother plant.
• Snip them away while keeping the mother plant intact.
• Let the offsets dry out for a couple of days and plant them in a container filled with a succulent potting mix.

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Growing Requirements of Echeveria Black Prince

Sunlight

Echeveria requires plenty of sunlight to grow well. Keep them where they can bask in the morning full sunlight with indirect light in the afternoon. You can also locate the plant where it receives filtered sunlight day long.

Soil

Like every other succulent, it also requires fast-draining and porous soil. Use a succulent or cactus soil mix amended with coarse sand or perlite.

Watering

Echeverias respond well to the soak and dry method. Water it deeply and thoroughly whenever the topsoil feels completely dry. Avoid overwatering the plant at all costs.

Temperature

The plant does exceptionally well in the hot climate of India. If you live in a cold region, avoid exposing it to temperatures below 18 C.

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Echeveria Black Prince Care

Fertilizer

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted to a quarter of its strength, once in 6-8 weeks. Avoid feeding the plant in winters.

Pests and Diseases

Echeveria is susceptible to aphids and mealybugs. Use neem oil or soap solution to keep them at bay. Avoid overwatering the plant to keep away potential diseases.