{"product_id":"echeveria-agavoides-3-pot","title":"Echeveria Melaco - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcheveria agavoides, the Molded Wax Agave, is a compact rosette succulent whose glossy, thick, triangular leaves resemble an agave. The apple-green leaves often have striking red or pink leaf tips and margins, especially in bright sun. Native to rocky Mexican hillsides, it is drought-tolerant, easy and ideal for sunny windowsills, balconies and arrangements. In spring to summer it sends up arching stalks of orange-red bell flowers. In India it grows excellently on bright balconies and rooftops with gritty soil and minimal watering, making it perfect for beginners seeking a low-maintenance succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy triangular green leaves, red tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange-red with yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid, USDA 9-11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to bright light for best colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak and dry; water only when soil is fully dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining cactus\/succulent mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-32 C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; prefers dry air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute succulent feed once in spring\/summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove dried lower leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years in fresh gritty mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeaf cuttings, offsets, beheading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, aphids on flower stalks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic \/ pet-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A compact ornamental succulent for sunny windowsills, balconies, rock gardens, dish arrangements and tabletop pots. Adds sculptural form and red-edged colour.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In India grow it in plenty of direct sun on a balcony or rooftop in gritty fast-draining soil; water sparingly and shift to shelter during heavy monsoon rains to prevent rot and to keep the leaf tips brightly coloured.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Echeveria agavoides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the soak-and-dry method: water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry. That often means every 10-14 days in summer and far less in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt loves full sun to very bright light. Ample sunlight keeps the rosette compact and intensifies the red leaf tips and margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Echeveria agavoides safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, echeverias are generally considered non-toxic and pet-safe, though it is still best to discourage pets from nibbling any plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2-3 years or when it outgrows its pot, using fresh gritty cactus mix and a container with good drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate from healthy leaf cuttings, offsets or by beheading the rosette. Let cut pieces callus for a day or two, then plant in dry gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant stretching or losing colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtiolation and dull colour mean insufficient light. Move it to a sunnier spot so the rosette stays tight and the red edges return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt blooms in spring to summer, sending up arching stalks of orange-red bell-shaped flowers from the sides of the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt does best outdoors in full sun, but you can grow it indoors right at the brightest, sunniest window to prevent stretching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I protect it during the monsoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove it under cover during heavy rains and ensure fast-draining soil, since prolonged wetness is the main cause of rot in Indian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little. A single diluted dose of succulent fertilizer in spring or summer is plenty; over-feeding causes weak, leggy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256114708726,"sku":"PLT-ECHEVERIAAGA-P03-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/Dvw6RhVe5coIRBl7VLK7ki46R7AeUORzG47zJWOm.jpg?v=1783921312","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/echeveria-agavoides-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}