Overview
Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' is a clump forming cactus succulent in the genus Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, bedding and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Echeveria genus, which comprises evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with vibrant, thick leaves arranged in rosettes. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect such as south-, east-, or west-facing positions. It grows best in well-drained, gritty soil types including loam and sand, across a range of soil pH levels. Suitable for use as a houseplant or in patios, containers, bedding, conservatories, and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is propagated by seed, leaf cuttings, or offsets, with summer being its season of interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Echeveria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Echeveria 'Black Sabbath'
- Propagation
- Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Vine weevil, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Echeveria 'Black Sabbath'?
Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' need?
Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' hardy in the UK?
Echeveria 'Black Sabbath' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Echeveria 'Black Sabbath'?
Seed, Leaf cuttings, Offsets.
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