Echeveria canteGlass & Mend.-Garc .
White Cloud , White Cloud Echeveria , White Cloud Plant , White Shadow
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : SempervivoideaeTribe : SedeaeGenus : Echeveria
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The specific name " cante " ( pronounced KAN - tee ) intend " urine that gives life " in the language of theChichimeca Indians .
Echeveria canteis native toMexico .
Echeveria canteis a beautifulsucculentthat form a solitary rosette of lavender - tinge , pale blue - green farewell with a white , powdery coating , often featuring thin , pink - border margins . The little potato can uprise up to 16 in ( 40 cm ) in diam . This species does not produce offsets , but its hybrid do .
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The flower are orangish - pink and covered with a frostlike bloom outdoors and yellowish inside . In summertime , they appear on tumid , usually lone stalks with about five branch , each with 4 to 12 bloom . The flower stalks can grow up to 2 feet ( 60 cm ) improbable .
Tissue culture plants are available asEcheveria cante’White Cloud ' .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° nose candy ) .
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Most commonEcheveriaspecies are not complicated succulents to turn , provide you succeed a few basic convention . First , never countenance water sit in the russet scab , as it can cause rot or fungous diseases that will defeat the industrial plant . Additionally , remove idle foliage from the bottom of the plant as it grows . These dead leaves bring home the bacon a haven for pests , andEcheverias are susceptible tomealybugs . Finally , as with all succulents , carefulwateringhabits and pot of light will aid ensure succeeder .
Repot as needed , preferably during the affectionate time of year . To repot a succulent , ensure the soil is ironical before repotting , then gently hit the hatful . Knock away the quondam soil from the roots , remove any rotted or utter roots . Treat any cuts with a fungicide .
MostEcheverias can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings , although some are better from seeds or stem cut . Topropagate a leaf cutting , place the individual folio inpotting grunge for succulentsand cover the dish until the new plant sprout .
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Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Echeveria .
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