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Basic Info
Echeveria “Black Knight” is best known for its deep green or brownish color. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 15 cm (6″) tall and about 21 cm (8″) in diameter. The plant is easy to grow and is suitable for most types of growers. Be sure to look out for beautiful red flowers in the Fall or early Winter.
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sadoideae
Tribe: Sedinae
Genus: Echeveria
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Echeveria “Black Knight” can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs a similar amount of watering to other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Echeveria also known as “Black Knight” 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 Echeveria “Black Knight”. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Echeveria “Black Knight”
Echeveria “Black Knight” is one of these beautiful evergreen succulents that creates many offsets. These offsets often produce more “green” color, but as they continue growing you should expect the color to darken.
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sunlight
- Both indoor and outdoor plant
- Grows 15 cm (6″) tall
- Grows up to 21 cm (or 8″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by offsets and cuttings
- Generally not known to be toxic to people or animals
- Produces red flowers
- Known to be Winter dormant
Where to Plant
Echeveria “Black Knight” succulents need strong light. When planting this Black Knight 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 10a which is around -6,7°C (or 20°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant it in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Echeveria “Black Knight”
Echeveria “Black Knight” can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Propagating by seeds would be more difficult than cuttings. However, it is not impossible. This easy growing succulent type does not require repotting often. Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
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.
Cuttings
To propagate 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.
Seeds
The Echeveria “Black Knight” is succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended. To propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture. This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
Echeveria ‘Black Knight’ is known to be collected by R.J Taylor under bushes and trees on the road between Mazatlan and Durango in Mexico
