Echeveria 'Lipstick'

Botanical: Echeveria agavoides

Common: Lipstick Echeveria, Lipstick Plant, Red Edge Echeveria, Red Tip Echeveria

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 65-80°F
• Humidity: Low
• Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between watering
• Fertilize: Fertilize sparingly, once in the spring and once in the summer.
• Preferred Soil: Cacti and Succulent Potting Mix

• Avoid touching the leaves, as oils from your skin can remove the farina.
• If transitioning from indoor to outdoor, gradually acclimate the plant to prevent sunburn. Too much direct sunlight too quickly can cause the leaves to scorch.
• Keep the leaves free of dust by gently brushing them with a soft brush. This helps the plant photosynthesize more efficiently.

• Member of the Crassulaceae family, commonly known as the Stonecrop or Orpine family, is a diverse group of succulent plants that includes over 1,400 species.
• Native to semi-desert regions of Central America, particularly Mexico.

• Echeveria have a powdery coating called farina that gives them a frosted appearance. Farina acts as a natural sunscreen, reflecting harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and protecting the plant from sunburn, helps reduce water loss by minimizing transpiration, which is especially beneficial for succulents in arid environments, and the waxy coating can deter pests and reduce the risk of fungal infections by creating a barrier.