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Echeveria 'Chocolate Prince'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Echeveria 'Chocolate Prince' plant details
Echeveria 'Chocolate Prince' is a cactus / succulent with chocolate foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Chocolate Prince'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Chocolate Prince'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Echeveria 'Chocolate Prince'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- chocolate
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
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Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria 'Lucita', Chalk Rose Echeveria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3"-8"
Width: 4"-18"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Echeveria laulensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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