How to grow the succulent Snow Lotus? What colors are there, such as white and pink?

The succulent Snow Lotus has this name mainly because its appearance is just like a blooming snow lotus flower, very beautiful. The succulent Snow Lotus is a relatively common variety, and many people like to grow it. But before growing it, you must understand it, so that you can grow it well.

How to grow the succulent Snow Lotus

1. Spring and autumn are the main growing seasons for Snow Lotus, and it should be given sufficient light. If the light is insufficient, Snow Lotus will become leggy, with a loose plant shape, thinner leaves, dull leaf color, and reduced white powder on the leaf surface; while Snow Lotus grown in a sunny spot has a compact plant shape, thick and plump leaves, and a dense white powder on the leaf surface, giving it good ornamental value. For watering, master "do not water until dry, and water thoroughly when watering", to avoid root rot caused by water accumulating in the potting soil. During the growing season, apply a thin liquid fertilizer of decomposed manure or a "low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus, potassium" compound fertilizer about once every 20 days. When watering and fertilizing, try not to splash water or fertilizer onto the leaves, and avoid rain exposure, especially prolonged rain exposure; all of this is to avoid washing off the white powder on the leaf surface. In winter, place it indoors in a sunny spot. If the minimum nighttime temperature is around 10°C, and there is a certain day-night temperature difference, you can water appropriately and fertilize as needed, so the plant continues to grow. If such a high temperature cannot be maintained, then control watering and stop fertilizing, so the plant goes dormant, and it can also tolerate low temperatures of 5°C or even 0°C.

2. For vigorously growing Snow Lotus, repot once every 1~2 years, in autumn. The potting soil should be loose, breathable, well-draining, with a certain degree of granularity, and contain an appropriate amount of calcium. It can be made by mixing 3 parts leaf mold or peat soil, 3 parts river sand or vermiculite, 1 part garden soil, and 1 part furnace slag, and mixing in a small amount of calcium materials such as bone meal. The main diseases of Snow Lotus are root rot caused by water accumulating in the potting soil, and rot caused by water accumulating in the center of the plant; these can be prevented by improving the cultivation environment and methods. Pests include white mealybugs caused by poor ventilation and soil pests such as root mealybugs, which can be controlled with insecticides.

What colors do Snow Lotus succulents have (white, pink, etc.)

It has many colors, and different varieties have different colors. Let us introduce its varieties!

1. Xuet: Snow Lotus + Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy'. The characteristics of Xuet really cannot be clearer: the thick powder of Snow Lotus and the downward-curling leaves of Echeveria runyonii 'Topsy Turvy' make it recognizable at a glance.

2. Xuezhao: Snow Lotus + Echeveria 'Black Claw'. For some unknown reason, Xuezhao inexplicably took the cute route. In fact, neither of its parents, Echeveria 'Black Claw' and Snow Lotus, can be considered cute succulents. But Xuezhao is always constantly acting cute.

3. Jingxue: Snow Lotus + Echeveria derenbergii. It seems that Echeveria derenbergii is more famous, so when naming the baby of Snow Lotus and Echeveria derenbergii, the name of Echeveria derenbergii was placed first.

4. Furong: Snow Lotus + Echeveria agavoides 'Carola'. Furong Snow Lotus is the most well-known variety among the descendants of Snow Lotus. Furong Snow Lotus inherited the characteristics of Echeveria agavoides 'Carola', so in an environment with sufficient sunlight, Snow Lotus easily turns pink all over, while Furong Snow Lotus has red leaf edges.

5. Menglu: Snow Lotus + Echeveria agavoides 'Carola'. Regarding Menglu's origins, opinions have always been divided. But what can be confirmed is that the breeding goal of Menglu was to turn red more easily. So later there was the very popular name Orange Menglu. In order to become redder, Menglu can even give up its thick powder. Because thick white powder obviously affects the expression of color.

6. Lingxue: Snow Lotus + Echeveria 'Champagne'. This variety Lingxue has especially many names. It has an alias called Ariel, and in China it also has an even more popular name, called Lin Yichen. I do not understand why a succulent would be named after a celebrity. Perhaps it is just a coincidence in name.

Leaf-cutting propagation method for Snow Lotus

Leaf-cutting propagation is probably the most common propagation method for Snow Lotus. Snow Lotus plants grow many leaves, and leaf cuttings can be done during the growing season. Choose relatively thick and sturdy leaves from the plant, remove them, and after the wounds have dried in the air, leaf cuttings can be done. The leaf-cutting method is very simple: insert the leaf diagonally into the soil, or just lay it flat on the soil, and note that after inserting it you should spray water for care. Place it in a semi-shaded place, keep the soil half-dry, and it will soon grow roots and produce new buds.

Pest control for the succulent Snow Lotus

1. Whiteflies. This insect pierces and sucks sap on the underside of leaves, causing leaves to turn yellow and fall off, and at the same time inducing sooty mold, directly affecting the ornamental value of the plant. In the early stage of the pest outbreak, spray with 40% omethoate emulsifiable concentrate at 1000-2000 times dilution.

2. Aphids. They often suck the sap of the young and tender parts of the plant, causing the plant to grow weakly, and their secretions also attract ants. In the early stage of damage, spray with 80% dichlorvos emulsifiable concentrate at 1500 times dilution.

When growing the succulent Snow Lotus, you need to pay attention to its growth habits, especially its watering rules. When planting, you need to repot after a period of time, otherwise it may die due to lack of breathability. There are many types of succulent Snow Lotus, and there will also be some subtle differences between different types, so everyone can learn more about them.