{"product_id":"santa-barbara-succulent-echeveria-agavoides-santa-barbara","title":"Santa Barbara Succulent - Echeveria agavoides 'Santa Barbara'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanta Barbara Succulent (\u003cem\u003eEcheveria agavoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Santa Barbara') is a rosette succulent with frosted, silvery-green leaves that taper to a sharp point, each edged in dark red from the start. It reaches about 15cm tall and 30cm wide, and the leaves turn more maroon as it grows. It suits anyone who likes a succulent with a little armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed edges from the start.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even young plants show dark red margins on the silvery-green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePointed and graphic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tapering leaves give the rosette a sharp, architectural look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepens with age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf tips become more maroon as the plant matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide and low.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 30cm spread forms a dramatic, flat rosette for pots and gravel beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGravel gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frosted silver looks crisp against dark stones. Plant 30cm apart, and keep it clear of paths because the leaf tips are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single rosette in a wide, shallow pot is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny windowsill suits it, held away from where people brush past. Standard pet safety lists do not class echeverias as toxic to cats or dogs, though a chewed plant is a sorry sight and may upset a stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Santa Barbara Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest leaf colour. Introduce a new plant to hot summer sun over a week or two to avoid scorch. Outdoors, choose a sunny, sheltered position in warm temperate, Mediterranean or arid and semi-arid areas, or a dry covered spot in the subtropics. It is frost tender, so in cool or frosty areas grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil, either a gritty cactus mix in a pot or a raised, gravelly bed with the crown just above the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the soil with a finger before every drink and water only when it feels dry. Aim at the base of the plant so the centre stays dry, and ease off to a monthly soak through winter. One weak feed in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning. Remove dead lower leaves carefully, with gloves on, because the points are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Santa Barbara Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is potted up. Tube plants are small young rosettes, and the maroon tones deepen as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and arrive in good order. Take them out of the box straight away, stand them in bright shade for a few days, then shift them gradually into stronger light. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/echeverias\"\u003eBrowse the full echeveria range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eComplete guide to succulent care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eHow to repot succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves really sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves taper to a sharp point, so keep the plant away from paths and play areas and wear gloves when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the red edges appear straight away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they are dark red even on young plants. The tips become more maroon as the plant grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 30cm across and 15cm tall, so allow space around it and do not crowd it with larger plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790314733887,"sku":"ECH-AGA-SANTAB-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/santa-barbara-succulent-echeveria-agavoides-santa-barbara.jpg?v=1792206214","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/santa-barbara-succulent-echeveria-agavoides-santa-barbara","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}