Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony'
Also known as: Ebony echeveria
'Ebony': the dark-edged agavoides selection prized by collectors — green centres fading into near-black margins. It belongs to the Echeveria genus, comes from Garden cultivar, stays around Rosette 15–25 cm, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Garden cultivar
- Mature size: Rosette 15–25 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Garden cultivar
- Mature size
- Rosette 15–25 cm
- Growth habit
- Large agave-like rosette
- Leaf colour
- Green centres with deep black-purple margins
- Flower colour
- Red-orange bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Ebony echeveria
About the Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony'
'Ebony': the dark-edged agavoides selection prized by collectors — green centres fading into near-black margins. Slow but spectacular when grown in strong light.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony' is a Echeveria succulent from Garden cultivar. 'Ebony': the dark-edged agavoides selection prized by collectors — green centres fading into near-black margins. Slow but spectacular when grown in strong light.
Identification
Key identification features: Green centres with deep black-purple margins leaves in a Large agave-like rosette form, reaching Rosette 15–25 cm. Also known as Ebony echeveria. Nickname: 'Ebony echeveria'. Nickname: 'Ebony echeveria'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony'?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony' toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony', supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.