Second try with this variety. First one struggled and just died.hopefully this one will live.always a challenge working with living things.always a pleasure to buy from the Next Gardener.
Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony'
About Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony'
The Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony' is a delightful little succulent that boasts sharp-tipped, fleshy rosettes of leaves that resemble a hedgehog,gives a more handsome and stiff vibe. Its grey-green leaves take on a striking appearance with bright red tips that deepen to a deep black with exposure to sunlight. What's more, this gorgeous plant produces charming pink flowers from late winter to spring.
How to care for Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony'
Sun/Temperature: The stunning Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony' is a versatile succulent that can thrive indoors in bright, diffused light, thanks to its shade-tolerant nature. However, if you want to see its colors come to life, consider giving it some full sun exposure. Just be mindful of strong summer sun rays that can result in leaf sunburn. To keep this precious plant happy, ensure that its environment is well-ventilated and not humid or dark. Maintaining temperatures between 60-80°F will allow Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony' to flourish, but if the temperature drops below 40°F, it will go into dormant mode and can be moved indoors if it falls below 30°F.
Soil: For a thriving Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony', it's essential to provide the right kind of soil. This particular succulent thrives in sandy soil that's slightly acidic, and not too coarse. To achieve the perfect soil mix, we recommend blending peat soil with fine river sand and perlite.
Watering: For optimal growth, it's important to note that this plant thrives in weakly acidic water. During the seedling stage, it's essential to ensure that the plant doesn't lack water as the root system is still developing, and the leaves aren't capable of storing nutrients efficiently. Adequate water supply helps the plant root and grow faster. When it comes to older stumps, the root system is relatively developed, and the leaves can store nutrients better. Hence, a different watering approach is required. If you continue using the same watering method as the seedling, the roots are likely to rot. In such cases, reducing the amount and frequency of watering is crucial. Additionally, during the spring and fall succulent growing period, watering should be relatively more, whereas during summer and winter dormant period, it should be less. You can use the soak and dry watering method for watering.
Pot: You can choose pots with drainage holes, which are more suitable for succulents.
Propagation: Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony' can be propagated from leaves. Select entire leaves and cut them off entirely with a sterilized tool, then dry the wounds. After the wounds have healed, please place them in dry soil and water them as soon as they have taken root.
Fertilization: Echeveria Agavoides 'Ebony' can be fertilized in spring and autumn with a special succulent fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium.
More Information
Primary color: Green
Secondary color: Red- pulple-black
Cold hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 (from 20°F to 50°F)
Product format: Rooted in 2" pot
Suitability: Ideal for balcony, window, garden
Propagation: Easy by leaf propagation
Special characteristic: Pet safe and easy to care for
We pack all shipments by hand.
We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.
Shipping Speed
In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.
HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.
EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.
Winter shipping
We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.
Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.
Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories
Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.
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