Echeveria – Black Prince – Echeveria shaviana

Dead-Heading Not Necessary

Drought Tolerant

Heat Tolerant

Maintenance Notes

Succulents are long term plants where temperatures remain warm. Garden height is the final height the plant will reach after several years, not the height the plant will reach in one season. Succulents are generally slow growing plants and will take time to mature.

Uses Notes

Great for use in landscapes and containers

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Low

Bloom Time

Flower Form Container, Landscape

pH C - pH 6.0 - 6.5

Fertilization 100 - 150

Light Requirements High

Water Requirements Dry to Moderate

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Spring to Summer Finish.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 10-12
6" and Gallon Pot :
7-9" Pot : 14-20
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 22-24

Pinching and Growth Regulators

None Necessary

Pest and Disease Management

Standard Pest and Disease practices. A fungicide drench at planting is recommended. Do not overwater at planting to avoid root rot.

Grower Tips

-VERY low water requirement
-Fungicides at planting
-Let dry between waterings.
-Always maintain high light and good air circulation.
-Do not overwater at planting to avoid root rot.
-Keep in partial shade to avoid leaf burn.

Most succulents will not tolerate a hard frost, use care depending on genus and cultivar.

-Echeveria agavoides is sensitive to cold night temperatures. Do not allow temperatures to fall below 60 degrees at night.