Plant of the Month Archive: Echeveria Agavoides
all about echeveria agavoides
Hey friends, it’s Rachael again sharing info on this month’s plant of the month, the ECHEVERIA AGAVOIDES, and all its many varieties.
This beautiful and hardy echeveria, commonly referred to as echeveria “lipstick” - is native to rocky areas of Mexico. With its plump green leaves beautifully contrasted with varying shades and stripes of red – it’s no wonder this soft succulent has been bred into numerous and varying hybrids. These stemless succulents have more triangular shaped leaves, leading to the name agavoides – which means looking like an agave.
I also find these to be one of the few echeveria that can handle lower light situations without stretching out (etiolation) – although they will lose much of their vibrant red highlights in lower light conditions. I often use these echeveria for lower light arrangements, because they maintain their beautiful rosette shape for long periods, and need very little watering or care.
caring for your echeveria agavoides:
Light:
Luckily, these lovelies can thrive in both bright direct light and low indirect light. More intense reddish-pink tips and margins will occur in direct and bright sun. In lower light conditions, the plant will maintain more green hues. Be sure to remove any dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. This ensures the plant’s health and helps to diminish chances of pests, like mealy bugs, that like to live in leaf litter.
Water:
Like most succulents, these plants do not like to be overwatered. They prefer for their soil to be well draining and for the soil to go completely dry between waterings. In summer months this means you will typically be watering once per week, and in the winter months more like twice per week (but always best to check the soil).
When watering, aim the water at the root area, trying to avoid allowing water to sit in the rosette area. This can lead to fungal infections and even rot. Water the root area thoroughly, giving them a nice soak, and then ensuring that any excess water is drained away from the roots.
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RACHAEL & zoey