Echeveria agavoides 'Romeo'
moulded wax succulent 'Romeo'
An evergreen succulent forming compact rosettes of almost triangular green leaves heavily flushed pinkish-red. Arching stems bear clusters of red flowers tipped with yellow in summer
Synonyms
Echeveria agavoides 'Red Taurus'Echeveria agavoides 'Taurus'
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Echeveria agavoides Taurus
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Red | Pink Red Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Red Green | |||
| Winter | Pink Red Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Echeveria can be evergreen succulent perennials or subshrubs with rosettes of colourful, fleshy leaves and racemes or panicles of urn-shaped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost in bright, filtered light. When in growth, water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months. See Echeveria and houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, leaf cuttings or from offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, vine weevils and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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