Echeveria agavoides

Echeveria agavoides scientific classification

The echeveria agavoides derives from the Echeveria genus, Crassulaceae family and Saxifragales order.

Echeveria agavoides name

The name agavoides makes reference to the resemblance of this echeveria to the Agave plant.

Echeveria agavoides geographic location

Geographically, it has its origin in Mexico, Central America and Northwestern South America.

Echeveria agavoides structure


The structure is characterized by the formation of rosettes, and it has a height and width of 30cm.

It is polycarpic, which means that it is able to set seeds and flowers for several years across its entire lifetime.

Echeveria agavoides leaves

The leaves have a triangle shape, their color is green and some are red on the edges.

Echeveria agavoides exposure

As to exposure, it is suitable both for sun or shade environments, even though sun is preferable.
It deals with temperatures from 70ºF in the summer and it goes to 50ºF in the winter.

Echeveria agavoides soil

The soil must be well drained, sandy, loamy, neutral (around 7.0 ph).

Echeveria agavoides diseases

This plant is susceptible to pests like aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil.

Echeveria agavoides propagation

The propagation can be made through seeds, offsets and leaf cuttings.

Echeveria agavoides uses

It is suitable for locations both indoor and outdoor. In the winter it is better to keep indoor.