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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [E. 'Dark Desire', E. 'Neon Black Pride'] |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Echeveria 'Mensa' - A clustering succulent with 8 inch wide symmetrical rosettes of densely packed gray-green leaves that flush with pink and lavender tones when grown in bright light. In spring appear the orange flowers with pink bases held pendant on 12 to 18 inch long unbranched inflorescences. Plant in full to park coastal sun in a well drained soil and irrigate occasionally. Hardy to 25° F. An attractive plant with unique foliage color. The origin of this cultivar and parentage is unknown but it has also been sold as Echeveria 'Dark Desire' and E. 'Neon Black Pride'. Our plants from unrooted cuttings sent to us by Dümmen Orange.
Information displayed on this page about Echeveria 'Mensa' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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