{"product_id":"echeveria-black-prince-3-pot","title":"Echeveria Black Prince - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheveria 'Black Prince' is a dramatic hybrid succulent forming a rosette of dark, almost black, triangular leaves that emerge green at the centre and deepen to chocolate-maroon and near-black in strong sun. This bold colour makes it a standout in succulent collections and arrangements. In autumn to winter it produces striking deep-red bell flowers on short stalks. It is easy, drought-tolerant and slow-growing. It needs bright light to maintain its dark colour, gritty soil and sparing water. In India it thrives in full sun on balconies and rooftops, sheltered from monsoon rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid (Mexico parentage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark maroon to near-black rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutumn to winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid, USDA 9-11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to bright light for dark colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak and dry; water only when soil is dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining succulent mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-32 C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; prefers dry air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute succulent feed once in spring\/summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove dried lower leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years in fresh mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffsets, leaf cuttings, beheading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, aphids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic \/ pet-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dramatic ornamental succulent for tabletop pots, dish gardens, arrangements and sunny windowsills. Its dark rosette adds bold contrast among lighter succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India give it plenty of direct sun to keep the leaves dark and almost black; in low light it reverts to green. Use gritty soil, water sparingly, and shelter it from heavy monsoon rains to avoid rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Black Prince?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply only when the soil is fully dry, about every 10-14 days in summer and much less in winter, to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun to very bright light is needed to keep the leaves dark. In low light it turns green and the rosette stretches out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Black Prince safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is generally non-toxic and pet-safe, though it is still best to discourage pets from chewing any plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2-3 years or when crowded, using fresh gritty succulent mix in a pot with good drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate from offsets, healthy leaves or by beheading. Let the cut pieces callus for a day or two, then plant in dry gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant turning green instead of black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen colour means it needs more sun. Move it to a brighter, sunnier spot and the dark maroon-black tones will return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt usually blooms in autumn to winter, producing short stalks of deep-red bell-shaped flowers that contrast with the dark leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does best outdoors in full sun. Indoors, place it at the brightest sunny window or it will lose its dark colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I protect it during the monsoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove it under cover during heavy rains and use fast-draining soil, since prolonged wetness is the main cause of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little. A single diluted dose of succulent fertilizer in spring or summer is enough; overfeeding weakens growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048274034934,"sku":"PLT-ECHEVERIABLA-P03-NA","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-echeveria-black-prince-vishnu-kamal-succulent-plant.jpg?v=1782711202","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/echeveria-black-prince-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}