Hello...I am looking for several Echeverias - mostly "Perle Von Nurnberg," Echeveria peacockii, and Black Prince. I will consider other types. I have many succulent cuttings and possibly pups/babies to trade. Browse my photos at the link below and let me know what you may be interested in, and I can let you know if it is available....Thanks!!! Here is a link that might be useful: My succulent pictures

Id say your soil is too moisture retentive. A quick fix would be adding 50% perlite with 50% cacti and succulent soil. Depending on how much time and effort you want to invest into your plants, you could also search "Al's gritty mix" in the search tool bar. He explains about water retention and how it effects container growing on the container growing forum. Also almost forgot, you should check the roots on your succulents to make sure the roots are not black and slimy, which would be from overwatering in the soil you are using.

angel78 Yes, that is Echeveria Black Prince - the leaves/color should be very dark red (almost black) - that's why it's called Black prince....I don't have as much sun as you and only part of the year they could be outside (pretty cold here in Canada!); but in summer they are outside in full sun. Crenda's get to be outside year round since she is in much warmer climate. As she pointed out too, they should get as much sun as possible, otherwise they will stay green (which is nice color too!), but they will also stretch (etoilate) since they will try to 'reach' for more sun/light - your plant is already doing that, it's visible in new growth. It is hard to give them enough sunlight in apartment, so maybe you can add some artificial light? It will not be as good as outside, but will help some. If you don't like the dark leaves, there are many succulents that are just green. These plants should be compact, with relatively short stem/stalk when conditions are right. Even totally green ones will start 'stretching' if they don't receive enough sunlight. But well draining soil is most important, and I hope you'll have chance to read thread Crenda pointed out to you. Succulents do not need much water, so don't worry about your shipment (hope it is not coming from someplace where there is winter now! In hot climate they may be rather too hot-suffocating if in the box for too long.) I have some cuttings just sitting there without soil for months, there is nothing wrong with them. They are much better off dry than wet - they could last without soil for weeks and months; too much wetness for same periods of time will kill them thou. Rina

Yes, it's a variant of black prince echeveria but there doesn't seem to be a name...I have seen it a few places, but recently here. This seller buys from Indonesia I believe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1432026367018417/permalink/1922228891331493/?sale_post_id=1922228891331493