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Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring excess water drains away. Overwatering leads to root rot. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent rot.
Also known as Almubireek · Jupiters Eye · Laxmi Kamalam
Lipstick Echeveria (Echeveria agavoides) is a striking succulent with sharp, triangular leaves that often develop red tips, resembling lipstick.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect to full sun
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light, but can tolerate full sun if gradually acclimatized. Insufficient light leads to etiolation.
When soil is dry
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom. Reduce significantly in winter.
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
50% intensity
Moderate to warm
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 18-24°C during the day. Can tolerate cooler temperatures around 10-13°C in winter dormancy, but protect from frost.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Sparingly during growing season
25% intensity
Fertilize with a diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice during spring and summer. Do not fertilize in fall and winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring excess water drains away. Overwatering leads to root rot. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy to prevent rot.
Prune to remove dead or damaged leaves and to maintain shape. Remove any offsets (pups) that emerge from the base if desired, as this encourages the main rosette to grow larger and healthier.
Easily propagated from offsets (pups) or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Offsets can be gently separated and potted up individually.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container. Use a gritty, well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Choose a pot with drainage holes that is only slightly larger than the current root ball.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Species | Echeveria agavoides |
Similar in genus Echeveria
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