Echeveria Agavoides Wild Horse (4 inch)

About Echeveria agavoides 'Wild Horse'

Echeveria agavoides 'Wild Horse' is a sculptural cultivar distinguished by its dynamic architecture and intense stress coloration. This agavoides variant forms starburst-shaped rosettes up to 7 inches wide, featuring sharply pointed, triangular leaves with a distinct saddle-like central groove. The foliage exhibits a vibrant apple-green base that transitions to fiery crimson margins under sunlight, culminating in near-black tips during winter stress. Mature specimens produce bell-shaped coral flowers on burgundy stalks in late spring. Its geometric precision and chromatic intensity make it a centerpiece specimen for contemporary succulent displays.

How to Care for Echeveria agavoides 'Wild Horse'

Light: Requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal color expression. South-facing exposures are ideal; in USDA zones 9-11, provide 20% shade cloth during summer afternoons (>90°F/32°C) to prevent leaf scorch.

Water: Water deeply only when soil is completely dry (typically 14-18 days in summer). Reduce to monthly in winter dormancy. Avoid wetting the leaf center to prevent rot.

Temperature: Thrives in 55-80°F (13-27°C). Tolerates brief frost to 28°F (-2°C) when dry. Prolonged heat above 85°F (29°C) necessitates enhanced airflow.

Soil & Potting: Plant in 70% mineral grit (lava rock/perlite) mixed with 30% organic matter. Select shallow terracotta pots 2 inches wider than rosettes to accommodate radial growth.

Fertilizer: Apply low-nitrogen formula (3-4-3 NPK) at 1/4 strength monthly April-August. Excess nitrogen causes weak, elongated growth.

Pests & Disease: Resistant to most pests; occasionally susceptible to scale. Treat with horticultural oil sprays. Root rot prevention requires strict adherence to dry intervals.

Propagation: Echeveria agavoides 'Wild Horse' propagates most effectively via offset division with 95% success. Separate 1.5-inch diameter pups during spring repotting, dry connections for 48 hours, then plant in dry lava grit. Delay watering for 7 days. Maintain 68-75°F (20-24°C) under bright indirect light. Offsets establish in 3-4 weeks, reaching maturity in 8-10 months.

More Information

Primary color: Apple green
Secondary color: Crimson margins with black tips (sun-stressed)
Bloom color: Coral with burgundy calyx
Product format: 4 inch potted plant
Cold hardiness: USDA Zones 9b-11 (28°F/-2°C min when dry)
Suitability: Modern planters, xeriscape focal points, sunrooms
Propagation: Offset division (spring optimal)
Special characteristics: Architectural form, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance

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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