Echeveria Ben Badis
Echeveria 'Ben Badis' is a charming succulent that will definitely grab your attention with its compact rosettes of greyish-green leaves, each tipped with blood-red color. This plant is a result of crossing two species of Echeveria: Echeveria purpusorum and E. derenbergii. The upturned, pointed foliage forms a tidy rosette of gorgeousness that can grow up to 7 cm tall and 15 cm wide.
What's fascinating about this succulent is that it has a natural blush that punctuates and accentuates its beauty in the cooler seasons. The plant forms spikes of orange flowers on long stems in spring or summer, adding a delightful touch to its already stunning appearance.
Echeveria 'Ben Badis' is easy to care for and highly drought tolerant once established, making it perfect for rockeries, pots, or indoors. When planting, it's important to choose well-drained soil and a sunny spot to ensure maximum leaf color. However, it's advisable to keep the plant away from hot afternoon sun to avoid sunburn on its leaves or roots.
Watering this plant is also straightforward. Water when the top of the soil is dry, and be careful not to overwater. Water around the plant or into its cachepot or saucer, not onto the rosette. Also, make sure to pull away any dead dry leaves from the edge of the rosette carefully.
Echeveria 'Ben Badis' will soon fill your pot with its offsets, which can be left to continue the generations, or removed and repotted or shared. This plant is not a heavy feeder, but a diluted, liquid fertilizer in spring will keep it happy and healthy.
Overall, Echeveria 'Ben Badis' is a lovely succulent that will add a touch of elegance to any garden or indoor space. Its natural blush and beautiful orange flowers make it a must-have for succulent enthusiasts or anyone looking for an easy-to-care-for plant with a unique charm.
Echeveria 'Ben Badis' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
Please check the product description and images for information specific to the plant you are purchasing.
If you have any questions about your plant or order, please reach out to us. We’re always happy to help.