Succulent Cactus

A member of the succulent family of plants, this echeveria is thriving in its original pot. Probably Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a) Agavoides "Ebony," the plant now has a long blossom stem with four buds. The leaves, which form a rosette, are pointed and stubby.

Left outside in the cold nights of Tucson's desert winter, this plant has developed red margins along its thick leaves. Maybe it is saying "put my red scarf around my neck before you put me out in the cold."

Copyright 2011
Wanda Hayes Eichler