Echeveria 'Miranda', usually sold as Echeveria agavoides 'Miranda', is a beautiful succulent that forms compact rosettes of mid-green leaves with really lovely reddish-pink marking on the tips and margins. The inflorescences appear in summer on slender, single-sided, up to 20 inches (50 cm) long Ńymes. Flowers are pinkish-red with petals tipped with dark yellow.
The watering method is very important to keep your Miranda healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
Use a slow-release fertilizer at the beginning of spring, or a liquid fertilizer diluted 2-4 times more than normal and used less often than recommended. Use a low nitrogen mix or a cactus fertilizer. Remember that it is a lot easier to over-fertilize succulents than to under-fertilize
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10a which is around -1.1 °C (20 °F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Miranda in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
There is no toxicity danger for cats, dogs or people, so yes they're safe to have around pets. The thick chunky nature of the leaves can make the plant look a little like a toy though, so if your pet is the playful type then situate it somewhere out of reach. Echeveria Agavoides 'Miranda' is known to be a beautiful succulent. As the plant matures you can expect it to develop matt green coloured fleshy leaves with red edges. When it finally blooms you can expect it to create pink to red flowers.
