Wax agave (Echeveria agavoides 'Maria')

Wax agave

Wax agave is an evergreen succulent that offers rosettes of matte green leaves with dark red margins and red tips. From spring into summer, it produces red flowers. It is a cultivar of Echeveria agavoides and resembles an agave plant. This plant is easily grown in well-drained soils and loves sun. Make it a part of your indoor or outdoor succulent garden.

Scientific classification

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Succulent

Plant Type

Spring, Early summer, Mid winter, Late winter

Bloom Time

25 cm to 30 cm

Plant Height

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

Red, Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Rosette 14 inches (35.5 cm) wide with apple-green leaves and red margins.

Dark red terminal spine on leaves and eye-catching red flowers tipped with yellow.

Resilient foliage enduring temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C).

Distinct robust size and vibrant leaf tips.

Notable cold hardiness for a succulent plant.

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Care Guide for Wax agave

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Succulent & Cactus Soil

Soil Type

Water: Wax agave, an evergreen succulent from arid regions, thrives with minimal moisture and high drought tolerance. Water every three weeks and use well-draining soil for ideal indoor conditions, mimicking its dry native climate.

Fertilize: Most wax agave thrive in poor wild conditions and generally do not require fertilization. A minimal application of slow-release fertilizer in early summer is acceptable, but avoid fertilization during dormancy, as excess nutrients can harm growth.

Pruning: Wax agave features thick, triangular leaves and requires minimal pruning. In early spring, remove dead or damaged leaves to foster growth, while avoiding cuts to healthy leaves. This practice enhances air circulation, deters pests, and supports a robust appearance throughout the growing season.

Propagation: Wax agave has succulent leaves resembling those of the agave. Propagate by removing a healthy leaf or offsets with sterilized tools. Allow it to callous before planting in well-draining soil and water sparingly until roots establish to prevent rot.

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