A little different from the standard, these dark succulents are great options for those who want to avoid green in their decor, but still want a little plant in the surroundings. Here are 9 black succulents and tips to ensure healthy growth and how to ensure the dark color.
black rosette (Aeonium arboreum Zwartkop)
The black rosette has a dark purple hue with a waxy texture, giving it a glossy black look and making it one of the best black succulents to have around the house. Its leaves darken when the plant is exposed to direct sunlight. Therefore, if you want the foliage to be deeply black, grow it in bright sunlight.
Tips:
- Fertilize the plant using 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer during the spring.
- Water once a week during the summer and less often in the winter.
Black hen and chicks (Sempervivum Black)
Ideal for infertile soil, these succulents are low maintenance. They produce clusters of small rosettes that are green in color with burgundy tips. During cold weather, its green leaves turn a dark shade of purple and brown, appearing black from a distance.
Tips:
- Remove dead and decaying leaves from time to time.
- Watering the plant can cause root rot, so water only when the topsoil becomes dry.
chinese jade (Sinocrassula yunnanensis)
This plant has dark purple and dark green fleshy foliage that appears almost black. It spreads quickly and forms clusters of small leaves and stems.
Tips:
- You can plant it alone or mix it with other succulents to grow in the same pot.
- Overwatering can kill this succulent, so only water when the soil dries out.
haworthia marxii (Haworthia marxii)
This slow-growing succulent has dark purple-green foliage that makes it slightly black. This rare and expensive plant can be multiplied by displacement, seed or cuttings.
Growing tips:
- Use a cactus mix or well-draining soil for this Haworthia.
- Reduce watering in winter.
black echeveria (Echeveria affinis)
Its thick, dark purple leaves make this succulent appear black. The plant is also known to produce coral-red flowers when grown in full sunlight.
Tips:
- Avoid the afternoon sun, especially in summer.
- Keep it in a warm place.
Black Haworthia (Haworthiopsis nigra)
Another type of Haworthia, this one has dark green and gray rough leaves that appear black. This upright succulent reaches a height of 10 cm. It’s one of the best black succulents to have indoors!
Tips:
- Do not let this succulent stand in waterlogged soil.
- It does well in partial sunlight.
*Via Balcony Garden Web