Echeveria 'Dark Night', a captivating hybrid cultivated in Korea, invites curiosity and admiration with its unique lineage shrouded in mystery. Its ancestry may be traced back to Echeveria Agavoides or perhaps even Agavoides Ebony, suggested by the distinct colour patterns and the deepening darkness of its leaf tips, reminiscent of these parental varieties.
This fascinating specimen offers a visual feast, beginning with its slender lime-green leaves that curve inwards towards the sky—a botanical trait known as concavity. Each leaf culminates in a sharp, needle-like point, contributing to the plant's overall distinctive allure. As a relatively compact plant, it grows to a modest 15cm in diameter at maturity.
Echeveria 'Dark Night' is an avid breeder, routinely sprouting numerous rosette offsets from its base, which mirror the parent plant's intriguing form. This occurrence provides ample opportunities for propagation and expansion of this striking plant within your garden or home.
Perhaps the most intriguing attribute of the Echeveria 'Dark Night' is the intriguing colour metamorphosis it undergoes as it matures. Young plants sport pitch-black leaf tips, an unusual but striking feature. As it ages, this dramatic pigmentation gradually extends towards the crown, transitioning from a deep burgundy red to an intense black. The effect is nothing short of mesmerising, and it is known to intensify under stress, lending an air of resilience to this appealing succulent.
Beyond its captivating appearance, Echeveria 'Dark Night' is celebrated for its hardiness. It's an easy-to-grow plant that tolerates a range of conditions. Though adaptable, it prefers full sunlight for optimal shape and colour maintenance. This characteristic makes it a fantastic choice for sunny gardens or well-lit indoor environments in Australia. Even in harsh climates, the 'Dark Night' holds its own, providing a verdant and vibrant visual treat throughout the year.
In conclusion, Echeveria 'Dark Night' is more than just a beautiful plant. It's a testament to the intricate art of plant hybridization and the splendour of botanical evolution. It's an appealing blend of mystery and resilience, cloaked in a captivating display of colour and form. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or a gardening novice, the Echeveria 'Dark Night' promises to be a rewarding and engaging addition to your botanical collection.
Echeveria 'Dark Night' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images 2 to 6. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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