La Echeveria agavoides It is one of the most cultivated non-cacti succulent or succulent plants in the world, but also one of the most demanding. And, despite the fact that the genus to which it belongs is not usually difficult, this species is the exception.
But it is so beautiful that anyone gets a copy. Of course, you have to be careful, since now there are many nurserymen who follow the fashion of painting plants and our protagonist is one of the most common victims.
How is it?
E. agavoides 'Ebony'
Echeveria agavoides It is the scientific name of a succulent plant native to the rocky areas of Mexico, especially San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Guanajuato and Durango that was described by Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871).
It reaches a height of about 8-12cm, with a rosette of fleshy leaves 7-15cm in diameter. It usually grows alone, but sometimes it sprouts suckers. The leaves are triangular, thick (6mm), green or with reddish tips. The glitter, the paint, the glued flowers ... not only is it not natural but also seriously harms you since they do not allow you to breathe normally.
The inflorescences sprout in summerThey are up to 50cm tall, and are composed of pink, orange or red flowers, with the tips of the petals dark yellow.
What special care do you need to live?
E. agavoides 'Rubra'
so that the Echeveria agavoides may be alright it is important that it is planted in a pot with a well-draining substrate (pumice, akadama or similar), since it is very sensitive to excess watering which must be very little. In fact, you have to let the substrate dry completely before watering.
In addition, it is important to pay it during spring and summer with specific fertilizers for cacti and other succulents, following the instructions specified on the packaging. You can also pay with blue nitrophoska.
Every 2 springs we will change the pot being careful not to manipulate the roots too much. In this way we will ensure that it grows and remains without problems.
For the rest, we have to know that does not resist frost, so if we live in an area where they occur we will have it protected in a very bright room and away from drafts.