Echeveria affinis 'Black Knight' [large]

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Echeveria affinis aka 'Black Knight': A dark, dramatic rosette that can grow to about 5.0" wide. It has distinctively upright, pointed leaves of dark green to black. These leaves are also covered in a silvery, dusty substance called farina. Both its leaves and stem are quite stout. It is not a prolific offsetter, but it can hold brilliant red flowers from fall through winter. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

Echeveria need bright sunlight to maintain their colors and compact rosette form. They will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light.

Like most succulents, they need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Also known as "Mexican Hens & Chicks", Echeveria can produce new offsets or "chicks" around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for more information.

Full Echeveria Guide

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Purple / Black

All Seasonal Colors

Green

Bloom Color

Red Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

3"-5"

Maximum Rosette Size

5"-6"

Growth Habit / Shape

Rosette

Special Characteristic

Pet Safe

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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