Although Echeveria Black Prince is actually purple, because of its intense hue, we mistakenly think of it as a black succulent. Wide, pointed leaves that are plentiful and black are arranged into a lovely rosette. This succulent also goes by the nickname “Black Knight,” and people frequently mistake it for being one of two distinct species.
Black Prince requires the same maintenance as the majority of succulent plants. Warm temperatures and bright, indirect light are required. Use the “soak and dry method” with well-draining soil during watering.
Can a dead black succulent be revived?
Making sure your soil is entirely dry before rewatering is the greatest approach to prevent overwatering. As I’ve mentioned in several of my prior posts, most succulents can survive three days—and perhaps even a week—without water, so if in doubt, wait.
Start by reducing your watering schedule as soon as you see signs of overwatering on one of your plants. Additionally, you might want to use a pot with a drainage hole and convert to a better soil mix.
You’ll need to perform some minor surgery on your succulent if it has a black stem or patches. It’s lot simpler than it seems to do this! Simply remove the top of the plant, remove any dark spots, and then propagate it in fresh soil after giving the cutting three to five days to dry out.
You can see how I removed every portion of the stem that was moist or discolored on the cuts below.
It’s worth waiting to see even though it’s unlikely that the original plant will survive! Leave the bottom area alone and wait till the soil is completely dry before watering it (all the way to the bottom of the pot). If you’re lucky, the plant may recover from the excessive watering after a few days of drying out and may even start to delay new growth.
You don’t want to risk harming the other succulents if the decaying succulent was part of a succulent arrangement. I advise pulling the rotting succulent out of the ground in this situation.
Will a black succulent survive?
Yes, I am aware that it seems illogical to remove extra water from the soil, but bear with me. This is the justification. Too much water has already put the succulent under stress, and exposure to sunlight makes matters worse. Direct sunlight is a big no because most succulents require brilliant indirect light.
Place the succulent that has been overwatered somewhere dry and bright, but out of direct sunshine.
2. Permit the roots to breathe.
Cut off any brown or black roots as they are already rotting. Dig the succulent out of the ground and remove any excess soil that has become stuck to the roots. Place the plant on a mesh or other strainer until the roots have had two to three days to air dry. Replant the roots in the pot once they have dried completely.
Remove the entire root system and any puckered, spotty, black, or brown stems if the roots are entirely rotted. The succulent stem can be buried in the ground for propagation.
Keep the overwatered succulent on a mesh screen or other strainer until the roots have had two to three days to air dry.
3. Modify the ground
You might not need to entirely alter your succulent if it is already rooted in homemade or commercial succulent soil. Algae (green living matter) typically grows on soil that is too wet. If so, it is your responsibility to remove all of the top soil from the area around your plants and replace it with new succulent soil.
How are black succulents cared for?
The black rose succulent has similar growing requirements as other plants. We’ll give you a detailed care manual for your black rose succulent in this part.
Make careful to meet the light and water requirements of succulents if you want to grow them either indoors or out.
Watering Requirements:
Succulents like the black rose need very little watering. In actuality, you should only water them if the soil is dry. A succulent should not be overwatered since this can cause root rot. Succulents generally dislike having their feet wet and will decay if they are left in water all the time. The succulent black rose is excellent at retaining water in its leaves and can endure dry circumstances. You shouldn’t water them while the soil is wet because they are unable to quickly evaporate extra water.
Make sure the soil is well-draining and there is a drainage hole at the bottom if you are planting your black rose succulent in a container. Additionally, avoid leaving it in a saucer that can contain water.
Being underwater is also undesirable. The roots of the black rose succulent will wither and begin to wilt if it doesn’t receive enough water. So make sure to frequently examine the soil and water as necessary.
Light Requirements:
For the black rose succulent to remain healthy, it needs lots of light. The succulent black rose enjoys the sun and favors full sun over partial shade. For healthy growth and to preserve their dark burgundy hue with black borders on their leaves, black rose succulents require around six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Make sure it doesn’t get sunburned if your black rose succulent is growing outside. By positioning it in an area that receives morning sun or filtered light, it is preferable to gradually adapt it to the sun. Even in a heat wave, it is still susceptible to sunburn, so keep an eye on it and, if required, relocate it to a more shady location. Make sure your black rose succulent receives plenty of sunlight if you plan to grow it indoors. They will thrive when put in a window that faces south or west. You can also place your black rose succulent under grow lights if you don’t have a window with natural light.
Low light levels should not be used to maintain black rose succulents as this can cause poor growth and etiolation (stretching).
Temperature Requirements:
The sturdy black rose succulent can withstand temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if the temperature maintains between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, they will thrive.
Succulents with black roses can be overwintered indoors if you reside in a colder region. Place them in a sunny area and water them only occasionally. Black Aeonium hates the cold and will perish if the temperature falls below 30F.
Soil Requirements:
In terms of the sort of soil it prefers, Aeonium Black Rose is very picky. Sandy, well-draining soil is preferred. The optimal potting soil mixture for succulents and cacti is one that quickly drains. Additionally, you can create your own soil mixture by mixing two parts non-peat based potting mix with one part perlite and one part pumice.
Fertilizer Requirements:
Succulents don’t need a lot of fertilizer. In fact, giving them too much fertilizer can hurt them. It only requires a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength once a month from winter through spring before it enters dormancy. When it is dormant, which is throughout the summer months for this unusual succulent, do not feed the Aeonium Arboreum ‘Zwartkop’.
What are the names of black succulents?
Haworthia black. It is a different variety of Haworthia with rough, black-looking leaves that are dark green and gray. This upright succulent grows to a maximum height of 4 inches. One of the greatest black succulents for indoor growing is this one!
Real black cacti exist?
The name Lobivia arachnacantha has been given to this Bolivian native cactus with a black tint. The word arachnacantha, which means “spider web-shaped thorns,” is a Greek word. You may easily imagine the origin of the term given to this eerie-looking cactus.
The cactus will produce huge, yellow or orange flowers in the spring, however they only bloom during the day. Arachnacantha is a relatively small cactus that rarely grows taller than six inches. It usually grows in compact bunches. Similar to many other brightly colored succulents and cacti, this plant’s color will deepen the more sun it receives.
This plant is easy to care for and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. The optimum conditions for arachnacantha are full sun and infrequent watering. The cactus enters a dormant state in the winter and can last till spring with little to no water.
It needs to be sheltered or taken indoors during freezing conditions because it is not a highly frost-tolerant plant. However, if it is kept at colder temperatures during the winter, it will bloom more abundantly in the spring.
Succulents can be rooted in pots without holes.
Whether you’ve planted succulents before or not, you probably already know that the subject of drainage holes comes up very frequently. What makes drainage holes crucial? They help prevent moisture from accumulating at the pot’s base by allowing extra water to seep out of the container.
Because succulents store water in their tissues, leaves, and stems, this is a significant concern. They are vulnerable to root rot if submerged in water for an extended period of time. Some folks are rigid about all planters having drainage holes.
Some people don’t care as much about holes. Here are some things to think about if you have a container that you really want to use for growing succulents and cacti but you’re worried about drainage problems.
To Drill or Not to Drill?
You can certainly drill a hole into the planter, and you don’t need to be skilled with tools to do so. How to start drilling a hole in ceramic, glass, etc. is covered in a ton of free video tutorials. Please click on “How to Grow Succulents in Pots without Holes” for detailed instructions on how to drill a hole in glass or ceramic containers.
Things to Consider Before Drilling a Hole
What would drilling a hole cost you? Would it be more expensive to buy a pot with drainage or to drill a hole? Most households already have a drill.
Most likely, all you need to spend money on are some reasonably priced diamond drill bits. When you consider how much use you will get out of a drill, even if you don’t already own one and must buy one, you might view the purchase as a wise financial decision.
You must decide which item you value more, the plant or the pot. You might want to think twice before drilling a hole in a particularly expensive pot that you spent a lot of money on or perhaps an antique. Additionally, once a hole has been made in something, there is truly no going back; it is irreversible.
So think about which is more essential to you: the plants’ value or the container’s value. Succulent plants are fortunately inexpensive and simple to replace. The reason we adore them so much is that they are extremely simple to cultivate and spread.
Do Succulents Need Drainage?
Succulents in pots—can they thrive without drainage? In light of this, you’ve made the decision to plant the succulents in a container without holes. How long will they be able to survive? Succulents can live and even flourish in pots without holes, so yes, they can. Everything hinges on how you take care of the plants.
The main issue that individuals have is with irrigation. Succulents can suffer from people overwatering them, which is bad for the plants. Succulents can flourish for a long time in pots without drainage after you understand how to properly water them.
Here is evidence that succulents can thrive in containers without drainage for a long time. In this instance, the container failed much earlier than the plants. The containers of these plants have outlived them. The plants are still flourishing, as you can see. They spent around two years in this container. How did I manage to keep them around this long? primarily from utilizing the right potting material and adequate watering practices.
I’ve attempted to repair this in the past with hot glue. I decided to repot these plants after around two years.
How to Plant Succulents in Pots without Holes
You can make a layer for drainage in the bottom of the pot by adding a layer of rocks, pebbles, stones, or pumice (or a combination of these). By allowing extra water to flow out of the soil and into the rocks at the bottom, this can help prevent root rot. By enabling the water to drain from the soil more quickly and keeping the roots from spending too much time in moist soil, this helps prevent root rot.
Think about how big the pot is. You will primarily need pebbles, pumice, or smaller rocks if your pot is small. You’ll need bigger and more rocks the bigger the pot.
You can incorporate pebbles, boulders, pumice, or perlite into the cactus potting mix in addition to the drainage layer. Adding larger particles to the soil, which is typically highly compact, generates more space between them, allowing water to drain out more quickly and preventing the roots from soaking in damp soil for an extended period of time.
The aid of activated charcoal aids in water absorption. Additionally, it has inherent antibacterial qualities that can inhibit the growth of germs and fungi. A layer of activated charcoal, about 1/2 inch thick, can be added over the rock layer or in the bottom of the pot.
Although it is optional, activated charcoal is a nice choice to have if you want more drainage and absorption. It might not be possible to utilize activated charcoal if the pot you’re using is small. Please visit my resource page to learn where to buy activated charcoal online.
You’ll need extra dirt as the container gets bigger. More soil indicates that the soil can hold more water. Consider the plants you are utilizing while selecting the pot size.
Large containers are unnecessary for small plants. When repotting, it’s a good idea to keep in mind that the new pot shouldn’t be more than 1-2 inches larger in diameter than the old one. Succulents don’t require a lot of extra space because they prefer a small pot anyway.
How to Water Succulents Without Drainage
Your watering strategies are the key to the plants’ survival in pots without holes. Keep in mind that extra water cannot drain from the pot, so water the plant sparingly. You should take particular care when watering plants without holes if you tend to overwater your plants. In between waterings, let plants dry out, then check the soil for moisture.
Use a syringe, a spray bottle, or a squeeze bottle if you want to better manage the water you put into the containers. Make sure to spray the soil, not the plant’s surface, while using a spray bottle. You want the water to reach the plant’s roots so that it can be absorbed there.
The size of your container, the growing season, and the environment where you reside all have a significant role in when and how often you should water. The dry and growing season tends to increase the need for water on plants. Plants require less water during the slower growing season and cooler months. I normally observe the plant to determine when and how frequently to water it. In general, I water once every 7 to 10 days throughout the summer and less frequently, once every 10 to 14 days or more, during the cooler months.
My plants receive plenty of sunlight because I keep them outside the entire year. Additionally, my area is rather dry, and the midday sun may be quite warm. You don’t need to water as frequently if you reside in a humid climate.
Water the plants sparingly to begin with and then increase the amount as necessary. Until you determine the plants’ watering requirements, it is preferable to underwater rather than overwater.
If you mistakenly added too much water, you can carefully tilt the pot over while holding the plants in place to prevent them from falling out to drain the extra water. To dab the extra water, you can also use a dry towel or paper towel.
If you keep your plants outdoors, be sure to transfer the pots without holes to a shaded area when it looks like it could rain. Pour away the extra water as soon as you can if you forget to move the pots and it rains on them.
When your plants begin to shrivel, that’s a strong indication that they need more water. Usually, the leaves are the first to do this. You are typically underwatering if you touch a plant and it feels soft and unfull of water.
Time to Repot
Let’s assume that despite your efforts, the plants are not growing healthily. Not to worry. Succulents are extremely tolerant plants. The plants can be taken out and replanted elsewhere. When given the necessary care, they frequently recover quickly.
In this instance, the pot isn’t doing well, but the plants are. I potted these plants in the following manner. I took stem cuttings and placed them in several pots because I wanted them to grow more. As usual, I added perlite to a cactus potting mix for enhanced drainage.
They were divided into two pots. Jade clippings from a prior project were also included. My favored method for propagating and expanding my collection of succulents is stem cuttings. It seems to me to be the most straightforward and successful. For further information, please click on “Easiest Way to Propagate Succulents: via Stem Cuttings.”