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Echeveria agavoides 'Lipstick'(Lipstick Wax Agave)

Echeveria agavoides 'Lipstick'(Lipstick Wax Agave)

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Echeveria agavoides 'Lipstick' is a striking cultivar featuring symmetrical rosettes of thick, triangular leaves with distinctive bright red to crimson margins, resembling lipstick-painted edges. The waxy, smooth foliage has minimal farina, creating a glossy appearance that intensifies the color contrast. This Mexican native maintains its compact form without etiolation when provided adequate light. Leaf tips develop sharper points with appropriate sun exposure, enhancing the agave-like appearance. Orange-red tubular flowers emerge on tall stalks in late spring, complementing the leaf coloration. Highly sought after for its dramatic appearance and relatively easy care.

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Plant Specifications
Product Size2.0
Current Primary ColorGreen with crimson red edges
All Seasonal ColorsGreen center with red margins year-round; intensifies in bright light and cool temps
Bloom ColorOrange-red to coral
Grow Zone (Hardiness)USDA zones 9b-11; frost-sensitive below 32°F (0°C)
Light ConditionsBright light to full morning sun
Max Height5-6 inches (12.5-15 cm) foliage; 12-16 inches (30-40 cm) with bloom spike
Maximum Rosette Size4-6 inches (10-15 cm)
ShapeSolitary rosette, occasionally offsetting
Special CharacteristicVibrant red leaf margins resembling lipstick; symmetrical rosette; glossy leaves; minimal farina coating
Care
LightBright light with 4-6 hours direct sun for best red coloration; afternoon shade in extreme heat
WaterDeep watering when completely dry; reduce in winter. Drought-tolerant once established
SoilFast-draining succulent mix with 50% grit (pumice, perlite, coarse sand)
PottingWell-draining pot with drainage holes; shallow containers work well
Temperature65-80°F (18-27°C); tolerates brief cool periods to 40°F (4°C)
HumidityLow (30-50%)
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