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Welcome to my photo blog about succulents, and some cacti thrown in for good measure.

Along with photos, I will provide scientific/common names and information on their culture. Please, do not consider the information I provide as an authoritative source. It is from what I know about these plants, and I am NOT an expert! The cultural information is based on my experience in growing succulents and cacti in a tropical environment (Hawai'i) which is by no means an ideal climate for these plants.

Also, for you photography buffs (like me), I will provide pertinent camera data for the photos. All photos in this blog are SOOC (straight out of camera) and not post processed, except for downsizing and/or cropping.

Thanks for visiting!

(Above photo: Echeveria agavoides hybrid, Nikon D800, Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di, Tiffen Soft/FX 3 filter, "light painted" with an LED flashlight.)

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Echeveria agavoides 'Rosea'

Echeveria agavoides 'Rosea'. Nikon D800, Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di, Marumi CP




This plant was acquired as Echeveria agavoides 'Rosea'. I am not sure if this is an accepted varietal name. According to the grower, it is a cross between E. agavoides 'Lipstick' and E. agavoides 'Frank Reinelt' ISI 1467. Generally, E. agavoides seems quite finicky in its needs. Too much sun will burn. Too much water will lead to rot. This hybrid is no exception. It seems to do better in the cooler months (shorter days) here in the tropics. The red coloration also deepens during this time. It is not a vigorous grower, and can stay in the same pot for a long time. It has given me some offsets. I would venture to say that this plant will be happier in a cooler, drier climate.



Red coloration developing with the approach of cooler temperatures. This specimen is about 20 cm (8 in) in diameter.
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