About Echeveria 'Mont Blanc'
Echeveria 'Mont Blanc' is named after a mountain peak in the Alps and belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Its leaves are covered with a thick layer of white powder and are dense, ovate, and with colors ranging from pale green to light blue. The tips of the leaves tend to turn red quickly, and they are arranged in a rosette shape, resembling a lotus flower. As time passes, Echeveria 'Mont Blanc' leaves gradually turn orange-red, giving them a jelly-like texture and a beautiful appearance.
How to care for Echeveria 'Mont Blanc'
Sun/Temperature: For optimal growth, Echeveria 'Mont Blanc' prefers temperatures between 60°F and 75°F. It thrives in bright sunlight, promoting its growth and making outdoor cultivation on balconies or gardens ideal. However, it should be brought indoors during rainy or snowy weather and summer heat, while total sun exposure is acceptable during other seasons.
Soil/Watering: A mixture of fertile peat soil and coarse sand is recommended to provide good drainage and aeration for the roots. Echeveria 'Mont Blanc' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. The soak and dry watering method is suitable, with watering intervals of approximately ten days during spring and autumn. Care should be taken to avoid water splashing onto the white powder on the leaves.
Pot: Choose containers with good ventilation to prevent water retention, and regularly clean them to maintain cleanliness.
Propagation: You can use leaf cuttings or offsets for propagation. Healthy leaves or offsets should be allowed to dry and callous before being inserted into well-draining soil, where they will root under appropriate humidity and light conditions.
More Information
Primary color: Blue/Blue-green
Secondary color: Pink
Bloom color: Reddish
Cold hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones9-11(from 20℉ to50℉)
Product format: Rooted in 2 " pot
Suitability: Ideal for balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: Easy by leaf propagation
Special characteristic: Pet safe,easy to propagate
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