One of the best-known types of Echeveria is the Echeveria agavoides variety. It is characterized by its juicy green leaves, which taper to a lanceolate shape. Caring for this Echeveria is not particularly difficult. How to care for Echeveria agavoides.
How do I care for Echeveria Agavoides properly?
Echeveria Agavoides requires regular watering with low-lime or rainwater, monthly fertilization with half the dosage of cactus fertilizer during spring and summer, occasional removal of dried leaves and overwintering at 5-10 degrees Celsius in a bright room.
How to water Echeveria agavoides?
Before spring to autumn, water Echeveria agavoides regularly with low-lime tap water or, better yet, rainwater. Do not wet the leaves.
Pour penetratingly. Then stop watering until the substrate is almost dry. This will preserve the beauty of the leaves.
In winter the Echeveria is only watered very sparingly.
What should you pay attention to when fertilizing?
Echeveria agavoides does not need many nutrients. It is enough if you give some cactus fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon) in half the dosage once a month in spring and summer. You are not allowed to fertilize in winter.
Does Echeveria agavoides need to be cut?
In principle, cutting is not necessary. However, you should remove dried and shriveled leaves. You can also cut off blossomed inflorescences better.
When is it time to repot?
As soon as the Echeveria agavoides outgrows the pot, it is time to repot. It's best to repot them in spring when you bring them out of winter dormancy.
What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
Fungal growth and rot will occur if you water the Echeveria agavoides too frequently. This happens more often in winter.
Pests appear more frequently. These should be combated immediately. Since chemical agents often do not work, it is worth considering natural control measures.
The most common pests are:
- Aphids
- Scale insects
- mealybugs
- Thrips
How do you overwinter Echeveria agavoides correctly?
Echeveria agavoides is not hardy. It can only tolerate temperatures up to a maximum of five degrees. If it gets colder, there is a risk of freezing to death.
Echeveria agavoides must therefore be overwintered indoors. Temperatures between five and ten degrees in a location that is as bright as possible are optimal. If the rest period in winter is not observed, the Echeveria often dies the next year.
Tip
The substrate for Echeveria agavoides, as for all Echeveria species, must be well permeable to water. You can use regular cactus soil or make your own mix of two-thirds potting soil and one-third sand.
