Echeveria affinis

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2 Kingsdown Parade
Bristol BS6 5UD
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A dramatic and striking succulent, Echeveria affinis features pointed rosettes of deep green to almost black leaves that intensify in colour with more sun. Compact and elegant, it’s a favourite for minimalist and contemporary plant displays. During summer, it may produce bright red flowers on tall stalks, creating a stunning contrast against its dark foliage.

Scientific Name
Echeveria affinis (affinis, meaning ‘related’ in Latin, hints at its connection to other species within the genus)

Reclassification or Renaming History
First classified in the mid-20th century, this species has retained its place in the Echeveria genus without significant changes.

Common Name(s)
Black Knight, Black Echeveria, Black Hens and Chicks

Origin
Native to Mexico, found in rocky, arid regions.

Light
Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun. When grown indoors, a south or west-facing window is ideal. Gradually acclimate to direct sunlight to prevent scorching.

Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering. Water thoroughly during the growing season (spring and summer) and reduce watering in autumn and winter, ensuring soil remains dry for longer periods.

Humidity
Prefers low humidity. Avoid misting and ensure good air circulation to prevent rot.

Soil
Plant in a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Add sand or perlite for extra drainage, and ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes.

Food
Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a diluted cactus and succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.

Temperature
Best kept in temperatures between 18–26°C but can tolerate as low as 5°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts.

Pet-safe
Non-toxic to pets and humans.

Sprouts Top Tips
To enhance its dark colouring, provide as much light as possible while avoiding scorching. Rotate the plant occasionally to encourage even growth and prevent leaning.

Extras
The intensity of its black foliage increases with exposure to sunlight and cooler nighttime temperatures, making it a great addition to sunny windowsills.

Did You Know?
Echeveria affinis’ flowers are a vibrant red and are known to attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds in their natural habitat.

     
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    We're devoted to sending our customers quality plants with the best service around. Every plant is backed by our 7-day guarantee, so they arrive in good health.

    Our team takes extra steps when prepping plants for transportation, but they're still sensitive to changes, so there may be minor cosmetic issues. We always aim to photograph and disclose any flaws before shipping, but a living creature travelling across the country in a box can take a hot minute to adjust to its new life.

    If you have any issues within 7 days of receiving your order, holler at our customer support team on our contact form with your order details and some pics of the issue. After the guarantee has expired, though, we can't refund as we can't guarantee care and environmental factors. If you repot the plant during the 7 days, the guarantee is void.

    We have been sending plants up and down the country for many year now and we like to think we have our way down to an art.

    We protect the plant from falling out of the soil with tissue paper and tape if needed, then we wrap the plant in corrugated cardboard, and sometimes we protect the leaves with extra tissue paper if required. This is then placed into a box and if there is any empty space, we fill this with void fill to stop the plants moving around inside the box. Sometimes we will write a note on your packing slip to water the plant on arrival, so please look out for this. This is due a freshly watered plant going in a box will not only be soggy, but as the plant is in darkness this can sometimes make the plant unhappy when just freshly watered.

    If your plant arrives to you unhappy, please send us a photo of the plant and packaging if relevant straight away, so we can advise you.

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