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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.
The information displayed on this page about Echeveria 'Mensa' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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