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Basic Info
Ebracteola Wilmaniae is also commonly known as ‘Prince Albert Vygie’. The plant is best known to be a beautiful green to purple looking succulent that curves upwards. When it flowers you can expect the flowers to produce white to purple looking flowers.
Scientific Classification
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Ebracteola
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Ebracteola Wilmaniae ‘Prince Albert Vygie’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Prince Albert Vygie healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Ebracteola Wilmaniae ‘Prince Albert Vygie’
This succulent type is a rare one which blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy white to dark pink flowers. It is a nice addition to your collection of plants especially if you have it displayed in a beautiful pot.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Flowers during spring
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets
- Flowers are yellow to dark purple
Where to Plant
Ebracteola Wilmaniae ‘Prince Albert Vygie’ succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone at its prefered zone. If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Prince Albert Vygie in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
When selecting what pot to use be sure that you understand the difference between the material used (See our guide on how to pick the best plant pot).
How to Propagate Ebracteola Wilmaniae ‘Prince Albert Vygie’
Prince Albert Vygie can be propagated by leaves, cuttings and offsets. This succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store. You can learn all about How To Repot Succulents in our guide.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Ebracteola Wilmaniae ‘Prince Albert Vygie’ By Leaves
When propagating Prince Albert Vygie with leaves. (Learn How to Propagate Succulents in detail here.) You should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem. In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Ebracteola Wilmaniae ‘Prince Albert Vygie’ From Cuttings
When propagating Prince Albert Vygie from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Ebracteola Wilmaniae ‘Prince Albert Vygie’ From Offsets
Prince Albert Vygie propagates from offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you might wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset. To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
Prince Albert Vygie is native to South Africa (Northern Cape Province).
