Echeveria 'Ben Badis'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Ben Badis'

Synonym(s)

Echeveria 'Kernii'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria

Description

Echeveria 'Ben Badis' is a beautiful succulent that forms compact rosettes of pale green to greyish-green leaves with beautiful blushed tips and keels in the cooler seasons. The rosettes can grow up to 3.6 inches (9 cm) in diameter.

Spikes of orange bell-shaped flowers appear in spring.

Hardiness

USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

How to Grow and Care

Echeverias make ideal potted plants but will also thrive in the ground. They need soil that drains quickly, which helps prevent moisture from rotting the roots. Many growers create their own potting mix. However, commercial cactus and succulent potting soil will work fine.

These succulents like full sun. However, try to avoid these two things: drastic sunlight changes and summer afternoon full sun. Dramatic changes in lighting can stress plants out. Do it gradually if you are moving your Echeverias outside in the spring. The intense afternoon sun can cause sunburn. When your succulents are inside during the winter, put them near the brightest window in your house. They will stretch if they do not have enough sunlight.

Echeverias are tender succulents. Many will tolerate several degrees below freezing, but growing them in the ground is not recommended if subjected to harsh conditions. You can keep them healthy during the cold months by moving them indoors. Then, once the threat of frost has passed, move them back outside in the spring.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Origin

Echeveria 'Ben Badis' is a hybrid created by C.H. Uhl and named by David Cumming. It is a result of a cross between Echeveria purpusorum and Echeveria derenbergii.

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