Scientific Name
Echeveria agavoides 'Cristata'
Accepted Scientific Name
Echeveria agavoides Lem.
Common Name(s)
Crested Molded Wax Agave
Synonym(s)
Echeveria agavoides f. cristata
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria agavoides 'Cristata' is a form of Echeveria agavoides selected for its mutated growth.
Description
Echeveria agavoides 'Cristata' is a captivating succulent with pointed, apple-green leaves densely packed on flattened stems. Compared to the normal form of Echeveria agavoides, the leaves of this form are shorter and narrower. They have a soft, red terminal spine, and their edges can turn reddish in bright sunlight.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
The most common Echeveria species are never succulents to grow, provided you follow a few basic rules. First, be careful never to let water sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the plant. Additionally, remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeverias are susceptible to mealy bugs. Finally, as with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, ensure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, removing any rotted or dead roots. Treat any cuts with a fungicide.
Most Echeverias can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although some are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in potting soil for succulents and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Links
- Back to genus Echeveria
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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