Scientific Name
Echeveria 'Miranda'
Synonym(s)
Echeveria agavoides 'Miranda'
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Description
Echeveria 'Miranda', usually sold as Echeveria agavoides 'Miranda', is a beautiful succulent that forms compact rosettes of mid-green leaves with lovely reddish-pink marking on the tips and margins.
The bell-shaped flowers are pinkish-red with petals tipped with dark yellow. They appear in a sparse cyme on slender, up to 20 inches (50 cm) long stalks with very few small bract-like leaves in summer.
Origin
Echeveria 'Miranda' is usually sold as a cultivar of Echeveria agavoides, but it has hybrid vigor. It is not one of the recognized cultivars of Echeveria agavoides, as its flowers are different from theirs.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Most common Echeveria species are not complicated 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. As with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.
Most Echeveria can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although a few are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in a succulent or cacti mix and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Links
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- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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