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Lipstick Echeveria / Molded Wax Agave (Echeveria agavoides)

Echeveria agavoides

Lipstick Echeveria / Molded Wax Agave (Echeveria agavoides)

Echeveria agavoides is a stemless, compact rosette succulent distinguished by rigid, triangular leaves strongly resembling an agave. The bright apple-green foliage develops vivid crimson to dark red margins when stimulated by intense sunlight and temperature shifts. Native to rocky outcroppings in central Mexico, its thick, waxy cuticle confers superior resilience against drought.

📋 Core Botanical Care Parameters

☀️ Light Requirements

Requires at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight or very intense bright light daily; high light exposure is necessary to develop its signature red margins.

💧 Watering Frequency

Follow the 'soak and dry' protocol, letting the potting medium dry out completely between waterings. Avoid trapping water in the central crown to prevent rot, and minimize watering during winter dormancy.

🏺 Soil Mix

70% Gritty mineral components (pumice, lava rock, zeolite) + 30% low-peat cactus potting soil.

❄️ Cold Tolerance

-2°C (USDA Zone 9b)

🌱 Propagation Method

Easily propagated via basal offsets (pups) or stem beheading; leaf cuttings are possible but significantly more challenging and slower compared to other Echeveria species.

🐾 Pet Safety

This plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs and safe for pet-friendly homes.

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Wait until soil is completely dry: Succulents perish from overwatering, rarely from drought! 🌿