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Echeveria 'blue prince' 8.5cm

Name: Echeveria 'blue prince' 8.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Echevblueprince8.5cm
Price: 4.5 EUR
Availability: InStock

€4,50

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Succulent · Crassulaceae · Compact blue-grey rosette

Echeveria 'blue prince'

It is blue. It is grey. It is... wow 😍

Family: Crassulaceae · Nursery pot diameter: 8.5 cm · Height: 10 cm

Horticultural cultivar
Blue-grey rosette
Natural farina
Strong light

Echeveria 'blue prince' forms a dense, commanding rosette of broad fleshy leaves in blue-grey to deep glaucous-green shades. Its matte, softly powdered surface softens sharp reflections and gives the foliage velvety depth, while the tightly composed centre keeps the geometry crisp. The cool palette carries a quiet sense of luxury and immediately feels like a selected decorative piece.

Outer margins can acquire pink, red or purple accents, making the blue centre appear even stronger and bringing a different mood across the year. As the rows fill out, the rosette resembles a large sculpted flower with rich overlapping curves. This is an enduringly desirable Echeveria with strong photographic presence, equally attractive as a gift or as a deep colour anchor among brighter rosettes.

What makes it distinctive

‘Blue Prince’ is built around colour temperature: a cool blue body, dark shadows between leaves and fine warm edges when conditions allow.

Blue created by wax

Farina scatters light above the green leaf, creating the characteristic cool effect.

Broad leaves, tight centre

The balance of width and thickness gives the rosette weight without losing symmetry.

Seasonally shifting margins

Peripheral pigment can warm under strong light and mildly cool nights.

Why you’ll love it: it resembles a small colour study in which natural wax makes the blue feel genuine rather than decorative.

In your spacePlacement & plant pairingsWhere it looks its best and which plants sit comfortably alongside it

In your space

Where it looks its best

It looks best near a bright south- or west-facing window, with room to view it from above and no contact with glass or curtains. Introduce direct sun gradually to avoid scorching the leaves.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

In separate containers, use plants that tolerate strong light but place warm or pale colours beside it.

Sedum nussbaumerianum — amber leaves for a clear warm–cool pairing.
Crassula perforata — upright stacked units against the low rosette.
Pachyveria ‘Glauca’ — longer oval glaucous leaves echoing the wax in another form.

Care at a glance

Light

Very bright light with gradually introduced direct sun. Low light opens the rosette; sudden hot sun scorches leaves.

Watering

Water to full saturation only after the mix has dried throughout, leaving no water in the crown or cachepot.

Climate

Clear airflow, no prolonged humidity and frost protection. Winter water use falls as light declines.

Pets

Cultivar-specific evidence is insufficient; keep it away from chewing and ingestion.

Selected for this plant

Substrate & feeding

Suitable substrateSybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5ltView product

Suitable feedCactus&Succulent Focus 100mlView product

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, seasonal rhythm, substrate and feeding in detail

Light and position

Very bright light with gradually introduced direct sun. Low light opens the rosette; sudden hot sun scorches leaves.

How to water

Water to full saturation only after the mix has dried throughout, leaving no water in the crown or cachepot.

Air and humidity

The dense rosette needs space so any moisture at the base evaporates quickly. Avoid misting and wiping with a cloth.

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Growth is usually more active in spring and mild temperatures. Reduce watering in winter when light levels fall. During extreme heat, provide protection from midday sun and check the potting mix before watering; heat alone does not mean the plant needs water.

Substrate

Use a loose, fast-draining cactus-and-succulent potting mix and a pot with a drainage hole. Keep the base of the leaves above the mix.

Feeding, repotting and handling

Feed during active growth, following the succulent fertiliser’s dosage instructions. If the fresh potting mix already contains fertiliser, follow its guidance on when to start additional feeding.

Botanical identityIdentity & natural originWhat we know about the cultivar’s name and origin

A cultivated Echeveria cultivar

Echeveria ‘Blue Prince’ is a cultivated variety. The name in single quotation marks identifies the cultivar; it is not the name of a wild species.

The story behind the name

‘Blue Prince’ is grown for its glaucous rosette and purple tones. Its breeder, introduction date and parentage have not been confirmed by a reliable primary source.

An origin in cultivation

‘Blue Prince’ arose in cultivation. Wild Echeverias have a centre of diversity in Mexico, but without a known pedigree no specific place or habitat is assigned to the cultivar.

What this means for care: Its fleshy leaves store water, but the roots cannot tolerate constantly wet conditions. Focus on light, drainage and allowing the potting mix to dry between waterings.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific facts nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to understand the structures behind the plant’s appearance

Blue is an optical effect

The natural wax coating changes how light is reflected and scattered, contributing to the leaves’ glaucous appearance.

Handle the farina gently

Rubbing off the wax coating can leave long-lasting marks. An even powdery appearance is restored mainly as new leaves develop.

Warm margins are anthocyanins

Pigments can increase in response to light and temperature without being evidence of disease by themselves.

Keeping the cultivar through propagation

Offsets and leaf cuttings preserve the parent plant’s characteristics. Seed-grown offspring may differ and are not automatically ‘Blue Prince’.

Frequently asked questions

Plant-specific answers for Echeveria ‘Blue Prince’, from light and watering to its seasonal rhythm.

01Which light keeps the correct form?

Very bright light with gradually introduced direct sun. Low light opens the rosette; sudden hot sun scorches leaves.

02When does it genuinely need water?

Water to full saturation only after the mix has dried throughout, leaving no water in the crown or cachepot.

03What changes through the year?

04Why has it turned green rather than blue?

Lower light, tender new growth or lost farina change the appearance. Improve light gradually and do not rub the leaves.

05Do we know which species created ‘Blue Prince’?

The cultivar’s parents have not been confirmed by a reliable primary source. We retain the name ‘Blue Prince’ without attributing a specific cross to it.

06What about pets and children?

Cultivar-specific evidence is insufficient; keep it away from chewing and ingestion.

Echeveria 'blue prince' 8.5cm

Echeveria 'blue prince' 8.5cm

What makes it distinctive

Blue created by wax

Broad leaves, tight centre

Seasonally shifting margins

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate

Pets

Substrate & feeding

Light and position

How to water

Air and humidity

Temperature and seasonal rhythm

Substrate

Feeding, repotting and handling

A cultivated Echeveria cultivar

The story behind the name

An origin in cultivation

Blue is an optical effect

Handle the farina gently

Warm margins are anthocyanins

Keeping the cultivar through propagation

Frequently asked questions

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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