Echeveria 'Black Prince'

Common name(s): Black Mexican Hen and Chicken, Black Echeveria

Family: Crassulaceae Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
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Taken by Ken Harrington on 28th July, 2025 at Mt. Torrens, South Australia
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Cacti, Succulents, & Allies Properties
Origin(s)
United States
  • Cal.: Cultivar
Plant Type
Succulent, Evergreen Succulent, Perennial
Succulent,
Evergreen Succulent,
Perennial
Climate Range(s) - Tolerance
Arid-Humid, Arid-Semi / Steppe, Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean, Tropical-Sub
Arid-Humid,
Arid-Semi / Steppe,
Temperate Cool,
Temperate Warm,
Mediterranean,
Tropical-Sub
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Shade - Light
Sun - Full,
Shade - Light
Habitat Range(s)
Garden, Landscape
Garden,
Landscape
Habitat Zone(s)
Coastal Margins, Dry, Dry Valley Slopes, Exposed, Exposed Stony embankments, Garden, Hill Sides, Hills, Landscape, Moist Slopes, Open areas, Ridges, Rock crevices, Sandy Dry, Sandy Moist, Slopes, Well drained
Coastal Margins,
Dry,
Dry Valley Slopes,
Exposed,
Exposed Stony embankments,
Garden,
Hill Sides,
Hills,
Landscape,
Moist Slopes,
Open areas,
Ridges,
Rock crevices,
Sandy Dry,
Sandy Moist,
Slopes,
Well drained
Mature Height
100-150mm
100-150mm
Mature Width
100-150mm
100-150mm
Plant Shape
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette Rosette
Growth Rate
Slow
Slow
Maturity
2-4 yrs.
2-4 yrs.
Life Span
15-30yrs
15-30yrs
Leaf Properties
Leaf Colour (front)
Brown-black, Black-purple, Brown Dark, Burgundy, Burgundy Dark, Orange-brown
Brown-black,
Black-purple,
Brown Dark,
Burgundy,
Burgundy Dark,
Orange-brown
Leaf Colour (back)
Brown-black, Black-purple, Brown Dark, Burgundy, Burgundy Dark, Orange-brown
Brown-black,
Black-purple,
Brown Dark,
Burgundy,
Burgundy Dark,
Orange-brown
Leaf Shape(s)
Oblanceolate
Oblanceolate
Spathulate
Spathulate
Oblanceolate Oblanceolate,
Spathulate Spathulate
Leaf Texture (front)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Fleshy , Glossy , Thick
Fleshy,
Glossy,
Thick
Leaf Texture (back)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Fleshy , Glossy , Thick
Fleshy,
Glossy,
Thick
Leaf Length(s)
40-50mm, 50-60mm, 60-70mm
40-50mm,
50-60mm,
60-70mm
Leaf Width(s)
25-30mm, 30-40mm
25-30mm,
30-40mm
Leaf Arrangement
Rosette
Rosette
Rosette Rosette
Leaf Aroma
None
None
Inflorescence (Flower) Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Flowering Time (start)
Winter Early
Winter Early
Flowering Time (end)
Winter Late
Winter Late
Colour(s)
Red, Red-orange
Red,
Red-orange
Aroma(s)
None
None
Flower Shape(s)
Campanulate
Campanulate
Campanulate Campanulate
Flower Size(s) Width
10-12.5mm, 12.5-15mm
10-12.5mm,
12.5-15mm
Arrangement(s)
Corymb Compound
Corymb Compound
Corymb Compound Corymb Compound
Terminal
Terminal
Arrangement Size(s)
150-175mm, 175-200mm, 200-225mm, 225-250mm
150-175mm,
175-200mm,
200-225mm,
225-250mm
Flowers per Arrangement
many
many
Pollinator(s)
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies
Root Properties
Type
Fibrous
Fibrous
Tap Conical
Tap Conical
Fibrous Fibrous,
Tap Conical Tap Conical
Invasiveness
None
None
Soil Properties
pH Range(s)
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline,
Alkaline
Condition(s)
Moist
Moist
Moist-Dry
Moist-Dry
Moist Moist,
Moist-Dry Moist-Dry
Fertile , Poor , Shallow , Deep , Well Drained
Fertile,
Poor,
Shallow,
Deep,
Well Drained
Salinities
Slight
Slight
Slight Slight
Waterlogging Class
None
None
Watering Requirements
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering, WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering, WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering,
WR5 - soil should remain dry 4 - 5 days between watering,
WR7 - reduce watering during dormant period
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Insect, Nectar
Insect,
Nectar
Butterfly Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Frog Habitat
None
None
Coastal
1st Line
1st Line
Edible(s)
None
None
Fire Retarding
Poor
Poor
Drought Tolerance
Good
Good
Frost Tolerance
Light
Light
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Smog Tolerant
Moderate
Moderate
Landscape Use
Good
Good
Humidity Requirements
Low, Medium, High
Low,
Medium,
High
Fertilising Requirements
FR6, FR11
FR6,
FR11
Wind Tolerance
Strong Winds, Hot / Humid Winds
Strong Winds,
Hot / Humid Winds

General Notes

Echeveria 'Black Prince' is a hybrid created by Frank Reinelt of Capitola, California and introduced by Abbey Gardens in 1970. A cross between Echeveria shaviana and Echeveria affinis. A variable Echeveria with black to dark brown leaves and red-orange flowers, a stunning succulent with star shaped rosettes forming a dense clump with offsets.