Botanical Name: Common Names:
Echeveria affinis Black Knight Black Echeveria, Mexican Hens and Chicks, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Rosette, Rounded
Description:
Black Knight is a very dark foliaged Echeveria with remarkable deep burgundy leaves, a very popular colour to feature or use as contrast in many stylish gardening situations and containers. Ideal in hot sunny areas of the garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Burgundy
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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