Echeveria 'Mahogany Rose'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Mahogany Rose'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria

Origin

This succulent is a hybrid created by Dick Wright in 1963 as a result of a cross between Echeveria fimbriata and unknown Echeveria species.

Description

Echeveria 'Mahogany Rose' is an attractive succulent that forms short-stemmed rosettes of broad, glossy, deep burgundy leaves with thin lighter, nearly transparent margins. The rosettes grow up to 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter, producing offsets. Leaves are thick, fleshy, and broad with a rounded apex and tapering to their base. Flowers are bell-shaped, outside pink to red, inside orange, and appear in clusters on up to 12 inches (30 cm) long stalks from spring to fall.

How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Mahogany Rose'

Light: E. 'Mahogany Rose' prefers full sun to partial shade. If you are moving your plant outside in the spring, do it gradually. The intense afternoon sun can cause sunburn. During the winter, when your E. 'Mahogany Rose' is inside, put it near the brightest window in your home. It will stretch if it does not have enough sunlight.

Soil: This succulent needs a potting soil mix that drains quickly. Many growers will create their own mix. However, commercial succulent potting mixes will work fine.

Temperature: This plant is a tender succulent, which means it must be brought indoors for the winter to survive. E. 'Mahogany Rose' can withstand temperatures as low as 25 °F (-3.9 °C). USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9b to 11b, 25 to 50 °F (-3.9 to 10 °C).

Watering: Provide moderate amounts of water from spring to fall. The "soak and dry" method is the preferred schedule for watering E. 'Mahogany Rose'. If you have saucers under the pots, make sure after a short time to empty the water. Water your plant just enough to keep it from shriveling during the winter months.

Fertilizing: E. 'Mahogany Rose' grows well without fertilizer but may benefit from the extra nutrients. Use a slow-release fertilizer in spring or a liquid fertilizer diluted 2 to 4 times more than usual and used less often than recommended.

Repotting: Repot the plant only as needed during spring or early summer when it is actively growing. To repot your E. 'Mahogany Rose', ensure the soil is dry before repotting.

Propagation: Like most Echeverias, this succulent is usually propagated from leaves or offsets. Spring is the best time to take leaf cuttings and separate offsets.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Toxicity of Echeveria 'Mahogany Rose'

E. 'Mahogany Rose' has no toxic effects reported. It is safe around pets and humans, although it is not advisable to eat it.

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