Echeveria white cloud - Echeveria cante (Care, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Echeveria white cloud

Also known as: White Cloud, White Shadow

The Echeveria cante is large and fast-growing. Its leaves are covered in a large amount of white powder, and the leaf margins tend to be reddish. When the plant is displaying vibrant colors, its leaf margins turn pink, and its leaves become light blue. The Echeveria cante cannot be propagated by leaf cuttings and doesn't sprout lateral buds easily, so it's mostly propagated by sowing.

Scientific classification

Species

Echeveria white cloud (Echeveria cante)

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Succulent

Plant Type

All year round

Bloom Time

30 cm

Plant Height

30 cm to 60 cm

Spread

6 mm to 8 mm

Flower Size

Pink

Flower Color

Images of Echeveria white cloud

Distribution of Echeveria white cloud

Distribution Map

Echeveria white cloud is native to the arid regions of the North American continent. It has been successfully introduced and cultivated in various temperate and subtropical areas across the globe. The plant's resilience to drought conditions allows it to thrive beyond its natural habitat, making it a popular choice for enthusiasts in diverse regions.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Gardens

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Cultivars

There are several recognized cultivars of Echeveria white cloud, including the following common varieties :

Afterglow Echeveria

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Solitary rosettes reaching one foot (30 cm) in diameter.

Blue-green leaves with a powdery whitish-lavender coating and red margins.

Erect inflorescences up to 18 inches (45 cm) high with gray bracts and yellow-orange flowers.

Resilient to cold temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Requires bright light and minimal watering to prevent rot.

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Care Guide for Echeveria white cloud

Every 2-3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Succulent & Cactus Soil

Soil Type

Water: Echeveria white cloud thrives in arid environments and stores water in its fleshy leaves, demonstrating high drought tolerance. Water every 2-3 weeks, allowing dry soil between watering. Typically grown indoors, echeveria white cloud requires minimal watering during dormancy in cooler months.

Fertilize: For echeveria white cloud, use a balanced half-strength succulent fertilizer quarterly during growth phases in spring and summer. Avoid fertilizing in winter dormancy to prevent strain. Apply to damp soil post-watering to prevent root burn. Beginners should follow suggested frequencies, while experienced growers can adjust based on echeveria white cloud's response.

Pruning: To maintain the shape of echeveria white cloud, prune dense or redundant branches in spring and fall using appropriate tools like knives or scissors. For propagation, cut a stout stem with 5-6 leaves, apply sulfur powder to the wound, and plant after it heals, using slightly moist soil.

Propagation: Echeveria white cloud is propagated through cuttings. After snipping a healthy leaf, let it callous for a few days. Plant in well-draining soil with indirect sunlight and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. With care, successful rooting leads to beautiful new growth.

Repotting: Repot echeveria white cloud every two years in spring into a container 2 inches wider to support growth. After repotting, provide bright, indirect light and minimal water to help reduce stress and promote recovery.

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