Echeveria 'Ben Badis' is a beautiful succulent that forms compact rosettes of pale green to gray-green leaves that have beautiful blushed tips and keels in the cooler seasons. The rosettes can grow up to 9 cm (3.6 inches) in diameter. Spikes of orange, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring. Hardiness: from 25 °F (-3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C). Cultivation and care Echeverias are ideal pot plants, but also thrive in the ground. They need soil that drains quickly to prevent the roots from rotting. Many gardeners make their own potting soil. However, commercially available cactus and succulent soil is also suitable. These succulents like full sun. However, try to avoid these two things: drastic changes in sunlight and full sun in the summer afternoon. Drastic changes in lighting can stress the plants. Take a gradual approach when moving your Echeverias outdoors in spring. The intense afternoon sun can cause sunburn. If your succulents are indoors in winter, place them near the brightest window in your house. They will stretch if they don't get enough sunlight. Echeverias are tender succulents. Many of them can tolerate several degrees below freezing, but it is not recommended to plant them in the ground if they are exposed to harsh conditions. You can keep them healthy during the cold months by bringing them indoors. Once the danger of frost has passed, you can put them outside again in spring.