Scientific Name
Echeveria agavoides 'Prolifera'
Synonym(s)
Echeveria agavoides var. prolifera, Echeveria agavoides 'Pink'
Common Name(s)
Carpet Echeveria
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Etymology
The cultivar epithet 'Prolifera' (pronounced "pro-LEEF-er-uh") means "proliferous" and refers to the numerous offsets emitted by each rosette of this plant, forming wide clusters.
Origin
Echeveria agavoides 'Prolifera' is only known from cultivated plants in the garden of Christian Halbinger (fl. 1931), Mexico City, and is probably a hybrid of Echeveria agavoides.
Description
Echeveria agavoides 'Prolifera' is an attractive succulent plant that forms tight, stemless rosettes of fleshy apple-green leaves with a reddish-pink tinge near the edges and a darker red pointed tip. The rosettes can reach a diameter of 10 inches (25 cm) and freely offset as they grow, forming dense clusters. The leaves can measure up to 4.8 inches (12 cm) long and 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide.
The flowers are urn-shaped, peach-red, capucine orange inside, and appear in sparse cymes on slender stalks in spring and early summer.
Hybrids of Echeveria agavoides 'Prolifera'
How to Grow and Care for Echeveria agavoides 'Prolifera'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25°F (-3.9°C) to 50°F (10°C).
Most common Echeverias 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.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, ensure the soil is dry, 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 propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in a potting mix specifically designed for succulents and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.
Learn 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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