Help Identifying this Plant?

Anna Wilson

10 years ago

I got this plant about a month ago and the only information about it is that it is an echeveria

Also in this last photo is that a root protruding from the right leaf?

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

It looks like it may be Echeveria agavoides; and it has some damage that could be from bugs. It could have been just 'chewing' in the center of rosette and appears to be healed over - but it's not easy to tell from he pic.

There is a round 'bump' on center leaf in pic #2; check if it is scale or just a callused scar. Try to wipe off with a paper towel - if scale, it should wipe off. If callus, you would have to damage the leaf to remove it by force, so don't.

It would be good for the plant to get rid of all old soil and repot into fast draining mix. Pot is large enough, jus clean it well. Keep in good light, do not overwater. Aerial root is nothing to worry about. Do not try to burry it.

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breton2
10 years ago
I think it is Echeveria 'Aphrodite', a specimen that has seen better days, but nothing that a little proper care won't fix. Rina has given you great advice above.

That root is nothing to worry about, that leaf may have been knocked off the stem a bit and rooted in response.
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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Beth

I found info saying:

xGraptoveria 'Araluen Gem' (parentage: Echeveria purpusorum x Graptopetalum paraguayense) also distributed as Echeveria 'Aphrodite' by Altman Plants

I have not seen one with this name, did you find one for sale? I like their leaves...
breton2
10 years ago
Yes, I have one that came from Altmans. I've seen them for a sale a few times around here. That parentage could definitely explain the appearance of this plant! It's a slow-growing little thing. I think mine is pupping, I'll put one aside for you if you'd like..

I also recently found another with that label on it, but it was a very different plant... I forget now what it was..
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
10 years ago
Beth

If you ever get any extras, I'll be interested...all I got from you grow well! Many thanks :).

Anna

I apologise for sidetracking your thread...
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Anna Wilson
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you for all of your help!
breton2
10 years ago
yes, sorry Anna!

Rina,

Glad your plants are doing well!
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