Echeveria agavoides 'Red Veil'

About Echeveria agavoides 'Red Veil'

Echeveria 'Red Veil' is a masterpiece of form and intensity. It features the classic Agavoides silhouette—leaves that are smooth, waxy, and notably harder than typical soft Echeverias. Its base color is a vibrant, luminous bright green, but it truly earns its name when "stressed." Under bright sunlight and cool temperatures, a rich orange-to-deep-red "veil" washes over the leaf margins and tips, eventually saturating the entire leaf to create a glowing, ember-like appearance.

How to Care for Echeveria agavoides 'Red Veil'

Sun/Location: To achieve the signature "Red Veil" colors, this variety requires full to bright indirect sunlight (at least 6 hours daily). It is a sun-loving plant that thrives on south-facing windowsills or bright outdoor patios. The intense waxy coating helps it handle higher light levels than thinner-leaved succulents.

Soil/Pot: Because the leaves are relatively thick and store significant moisture, excellent drainage is mandatory. Use a gritty, well-draining cactus mix (we recommend 60-70% pumice or perlite). Always plant in a pot with a drainage hole to prevent water from sitting around the roots, as this structural variety prefers to stay dry.

Watering: Follow a strict soak-and-dry routine. Water the soil thoroughly only when it is completely dry from top to bottom. During the summer and winter months, reduce watering frequency. Its hard, waxy leaves make it exceptionally drought-tolerant, so when in doubt, it is always safer to underwater than overwater.

More Information

Primary color: Bright Lime Green
Secondary color: Fiery Orange / Deep Red
Leaf Texture: Smooth, Hard, and Waxy
Cold hardiness: Zone 9b - 11b (Protect from hard frost)
Product format: 2'' pot
Suitability: Modern rock gardens, minimalist indoor decor, bright balconies
Propagation: Offsets (pups), seeds, or leaf cuttings
Special characteristic: High-intensity color contrast; Pet safe

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.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!