Echeveria 'Blue Prince'

Also Known As

Blue Prince Mexican Hens and Chicks

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-5"
W: 4"-5"

planting zones

10b-12

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Echeveria 'Blue Prince' plant details

Echeveria 'Blue Prince' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and pink foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria 'Blue Prince'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and pink
Mature size: 4 IN - 5 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria 'Blue Prince'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Echeveria ‘Blue Prince’ is a very attractive succulent with blue-green leaves and reddish-purple tips that curl upward. Displays reddish-pink flowers on tall, thin pink stalks. Echeveria are low maintenance, and require little water once established. Provide a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Ideal in warm climate landscapes and container gardens, but is especially happy sitting on your windowsill as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Thick smoky blue gray fleshy leaves sometimes highlighted with dusky rose form tight 4-5" rosettes. pink flowers usually appear in late winter and early spring. Shipping 4" square pots.