Echeveria agavoides C1,0
- Echeveria agavoides is a charming succulent with fleshy green leaves tipped with red. Perfect for indoors and rock gardens, easy to care for, and drought-resistant.
Echeveria agavoides is a highly decorative succulent plant that catches the eye with its compact shape and fleshy leaves resembling agave. The leaves are bright green with distinctive red tips, giving the plant a unique charm. It works well as a potted plant and in rock gardens or balconies.
The plant is low-maintenance, preferring sunny to semi-shady spots and well-draining soil. Echeveria tolerates drought well, so moderate watering is needed, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. During winter, reduce watering and protect from frost.
Echeveria agavoides is perfect for those looking for an easy-to-care-for, yet attractive plant. It’s great as a home or office decoration and a component of garden compositions.
Care secrets:
- Location: bright, sunny or semi-shady
- Soil: well-draining, light, with good drainage
- Watering: moderate, let soil dry between watering
- Temperature: protect from frost, ideally above 5°C (41°F)
- Fertilizing: moderate during growth period (spring–summer)
- Repotting: every 2–3 years, preferably in spring
- Protection: avoid overwatering and excess moisture
Why choose Echeveria agavoides?
- Easy to grow, even for beginners
- Decorative all year round
- Drought-resistant and low maintenance
- Ideal for indoor and rock gardens
- Creates attractive succulent arrangements
Parameters:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form | Succulent, potted plant |
| Plant habit | Compact rosette |
| Mature height | 10-15 cm (4–6 in) |
| Mature width | 15-20 cm (6–8 in) |
| Leaf color | Green with red tips |
| Flower color | Pink, orange (rarely) |
| Evergreen leaves | Yes |
| Soil type | Well-drained, mineral-rich soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Soil kind | Light succulent soil |
| Growing position | Sunny to semi-shady |
| Frost hardiness zone | 10-11 (protect from frost) |
| Uses | Potted plant, rock garden |
| Flowering period | May–July |
| Fruiting period | August–September |
| Edible | No |