Scientific Name
Echeveria agavoides 'Romeo'
Common Name(s)
Wax Agave
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria
Origin
Echeveria agavoides 'Romeo' is not a hybrid but a mutation of Echeveria agavoides that originated from the nursery of G. Köhres in Germany. It has also been called Echeveria agavoides 'Red Ebony' and Echeveria agavoides 'Taurus', but Echeveria agavoides 'Romeo' given by the breeder is considered the valid name.
Description
Echeveria agavoides 'Romeo' is a succulent plant that forms clumps of beautiful rosettes of gray-purple leaves with red edges and a terminal spine. The rosettes grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter.
Flowers are red with yellow tips, bell-shaped, slightly smaller than other Echeveria agavoides cultivars, and appear in spring through early summer.
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. 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. Place the plant in its new pot and backfill it with potting soil, spreading the roots out as you repot. Leave the plant dry for a week or so, then begin to water lightly to reduce the risk of root rot.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Forms and Hybrids
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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