{"product_id":"echeveria-agavoides-ebony","title":"Echeveria agavoides 'Ebony'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cultivar is named for its darker colouring, which deepens to an ebony tint on the tips of each leaf. Bright light will help sustain its striking colouring, and it is a fabulous addition to any succulent selection with its distinctive deep hue. New leaves grow from the centre, starting small and then growing to form part of the stunning rosette shape characteristic of this genus. Add this plant to bring its stunning, unusual deep green and red-black colour to your windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eEcheveria agavoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ebony' (Echeverría's Agave-like plant, cultivar: ebony)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eCotyledon agavoides, Echeveria obscura, Echeveria yuccoides, Urbinia agavoides, Urbinia obscura, Echeveria obscura\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis plant was first described in an 1836 paper, and keeps the same accepted scientific name now as then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEbony Echeveria, Black-Tipped Echeveria, Mold Wax, Molded Wax Agave, Ebony Wax Agave\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to arid areas in Northeastern and Southwestern Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBright light is necessary to keep this plant's colour bold. To enhance those deep red-black tips, give it a few hours of direct sun each day; avoid the harshest midday sun, which can scorch it a bit too much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAllow the soil to dry out completely before watering. Water thoroughly during the growing season (spring and summer) and reduce watering in autumn and winter, ensuring soil remains dry for longer periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLow humidity is what this plant is used to, so make sure it's not anywhere excessively damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Add sand or perlite for extra drainage, and ensure the pot has decent drainage holes. Repot every couple of years as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every couple of months during the growing season with a diluted cactus and succulent fertiliser. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBest kept in temperatures between 18-26°C but can tolerate as low as 5°C. Protect from frost and cold draughts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo enhance its dark colouring, provide as much light as possible while avoiding scorching. Rotate the plant occasionally to encourage even growth and prevent leaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYou may get tall flower spikes growing off your plant in spring or summer, adding some extra visual interest with pink or red blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm","offer_id":55184109732221,"sku":"9261419557371","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/echeveria-agavoides-ebony-652307.jpg?v=1737635779","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/echeveria-agavoides-ebony","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}