Echeveria Agavoides Christmas
Product details
| Management number | 250424413 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250424413 | ||
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- Description
- Echeveria Agavoides Christmas Care Guide
- FAQ/Common Issues
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Echeveria Agavoides Christmas is a rosette succulent in the Crassulaceae family, native to the rocky, semi-arid regions of Mexico. Like other agavoides varieties, it evolved in bright, dry conditions and carries that heritage into your home as a drought-tolerant plant.
It forms a tight, symmetrical rosette of thick, fleshy leaves that are apple-green with vivid red-tipped edges. The triangular leaves deepen to crimson-red along their margins when exposed to full sun, earning the "Christmas" common name through its festive red-and-green appearance. The compact growth habit and form make it suited to tight spaces.
'Christmas' produces coral to reddish-orange blooms on slender arching stems, typically flowering in late winter to spring when nighttime temperatures drop consistently. The flowers are not fragrant but appear when the plant sits near a cool window during autumn and winter months.
Rotate 'Christmas' a quarter-turn regularly for balanced, even growth. Move it outside in summer to a bright, sheltered spot, but cover or relocate it during heavy rain to prevent water pooling in the rosette. This succulent is pet-friendly, making it safe for households with curious cats and dogs. It works well on windowsills, patio containers, and in mixed succulent arrangements. You can leave it up to ten days without water.
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Echeveria Agavoides Christmas grows well in bright indirect light to full sun, with several hours of direct sun daily from an east or west-facing window.
Water it deeply every 10-14 days in summer, then cut back to once every 3-4 weeks in winter, always allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.
'Christmas' does best in a gritty, fast-draining succulent or cactus mix blended with perlite or coarse sand at roughly a 1:1 ratio.
It prefers temperatures between 65-80°F and should be brought indoors before temperatures drop below 40°F.
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'Christmas' is a slow to moderate grower that benefits from a light, balanced succulent fertilizer applied once monthly during active spring and summer growth.
It is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, tolerating brief dips to around 25°F but performing best with frost-free winters. It grows outdoors year-round in California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, as well as sheltered coastal pockets in Oregon and Washington. Hawaii also falls within the zone range, giving growers across these regions the option to keep the plant outside with minimal protection.
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Q: How often should I water Echeveria Agavoides Christmas?
A: Every 10-14 days during the growing season with soil drying completely between waterings. In winter, reduce to once every 3-4 weeks.
Q: Is it pet friendly?
A: Echeveria Agavoides Christmas is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
Q: How much light does 'Christmas' need?
A: South-facing windows can scorch the leaves in intense summer sun, so monitor placement and adjust as needed for bright indirect light to partial sun.
Q: Can it go outside in summer?
A: 'Christmas' benefits from outdoor placement in a bright, sheltered spot, but protect it during heavy rain to prevent water from pooling in the rosette.
Q: How do I get 'Christmas' to bloom?
A: A consistent drop in nighttime temperatures during autumn and winter triggers flowering. Placing it near a cool window during this period is usually all it takes.
Q: How is it propagated?
A: 'Christmas' is easiest to propagate through leaf cuttings or offsets that form at the base of a mature rosette. Allow cuttings to callous for a day or two before placing them on dry, well-draining soil.
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