Echeveria 'Ben Badis'
BeginnerEcheveria 'Ben Badis'
A small hybrid with dense, glossy, bronze-green rounded leaves whose tips and keels blush red in cool weather. Said to derive from E. purpusorum × E. derenbergii.
About
'Ben Badis' is an Echeveria hybrid. A Japanese succulent reference gives its parents as E. purpusorum and E. derenbergii, and says it was bred by the Echeveria researcher C. H. Uhl and named by David Cumming of Australia. It is a small plant forming dense rosettes of short, rounded, glossy bronze-green to grey-green leaves. In cool weather the leaf tips and keels turn red, combining the sheen of purpusorum with the compact habit of derenbergii. It resembles 'Yamatobini', but 'Ben Badis' is smaller, denser and brighter in colour, so size and tone separate them; it is also sold in Japan under the variant spelling 'Benbadesu'. Japanese references class it as a spring–autumn grower, and like most echeverias it grows in spring and autumn and dislikes humid summer heat and cold winter winds. Its neat, compact form suits mixed plantings, and it is regularly stocked by succulent specialists in Japan. It is not a registered variety, so it may be propagated freely from leaves or offsets.
Basic Info
Origin
Garden hybrid (reported parents E. purpusorum and E. derenbergii are Mexican species)
Lifespan
Perennial
Size
Small rosette
Temperature
5〜35℃
Humidity
30〜50%
Watering & Fertilizer
Modest; a little base fertiliser at repotting
Growing Tips
Light & Placement
In spring and autumn keep it in sun outdoors with good air; in summer in bright, airy shade out of the rain; in winter in frost-free sun outdoors or a sunny room.
Watering
A spring–autumn grower. Water when the pot is completely dry, keeping water off the leaves: thoroughly in spring and autumn, very little in hot, humid summer, and in winter just enough to moisten the top third of the pot.
Temperature & Overwintering
It dislikes Japan's hot, humid summers and exposure to cold winds in winter; protect it from frost and freezing.
Soil & Repotting
Use a free-draining mix and repot in spring or autumn, refreshing the soil.
Propagation
Propagate from leaves or by removing offsets from the base.
Pests & Cautions
Resembles 'Yamatobini', but 'Ben Badis' is smaller, denser and brighter in colour. It is not a registered variety.
Echeveria 'Ben Badis' FAQ
QWhat is the growing difficulty level for Echeveria 'Ben Badis'?
Beginner. A variety suitable for beginners. No special equipment or experience is required—you can grow it without problems by setting up a basic cultivation environment.
QHow should I water and fertilize Echeveria 'Ben Badis'?
Echeveria 'Ben Badis': watering & fertilizer — Modest; a little base fertiliser at repotting. Aim for appropriate frequency and amount.
QWhat is the typical price for Echeveria 'Ben Badis'?
The price of Echeveria 'Ben Badis' varies significantly by variety, characteristics, size, and lineage. Please check GrowerDirect's price guide for the latest market information.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: GrowerDirect Editorial Team
The classifications, regulations, and growing data on this page are created and verified based on the primary information database below.
Primary sources
- Species+ (CITES) query for Echeveria: not listed
- Ministry of the Environment: list of Invasive Alien Species
- MAFF plant variety registration database (no matching registration)
- PUKUBOOK succulent encyclopedia: ベンバディス
- NHK Publishing "Minna no Shumi no Engei" succulent database: エケベリア・コロラータ（エケベリアの育て方）
- GBIF
Taxonomy & Authority
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not listed in the CITES Appendices and not regulated under Japan's Invasive Alien Species Act. It is not a registered variety under Japan's Plant Variety Protection and Seed Act.
Sources: Species+ (CITES) query for Echeveria: not listed / Ministry of the Environment: list of Invasive Alien Species / MAFF plant variety registration database (no matching registration)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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