Alba Yueying is a succulent variety in the Crassulaceae family, genus Echeveria.

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Alba Yueying Echeveria elegans 'alba', a succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family, genus Echeveria, part of the Yueying series of succulents, also called White Yueying. Alba Yueying has spoon-shaped, thick, fleshy leaves densely arranged in a rosette, slightly wrapped, with leaf color ranging from green to white, and a short tip at the leaf apex. When in its colored state, the plant has a strong wrapped appearance and a translucent quality.

Now let's take a look at some care tips for Alba~~~

I. Temperature

Alba likes a warm, dry and sunny environment, is drought-tolerant, and can endure indoor low temperatures of minus 4 degrees Celsius while keeping the potting soil dry. At minus 4 degrees Celsius the leaves will look listless with a feeling of frost damage, but it doesn't matter, and they will plump back up once the temperature rises. Alba is slightly tolerant of semi-shade; after a long period in shade the leaves will turn green and the spot colors will fade somewhat. The leaf base also tends to become leggy and elongated, and the leaf stems become tender and weak. Although the plant needs light, it is best not to expose it to blazing sun in summer; appropriate shading is enough, along with less water.

II. Light

It likes a spot with plenty of sunlight, but in summer take care not to expose it to blazing sun; appropriate shading is enough. Alba is slightly tolerant of semi-shade; after a long period in shade the leaves will turn green and the spot colors will fade somewhat. The leaf base also tends to become leggy and elongated, and the leaf stems become tender and weak.

III. Water

In summer, give only a little water, and basically do not pour it over the top. Problems are easy to arise, leading directly to root rot. One thing flower enthusiasts need to note is that in summer Alba is generally watered two hours after the sun goes down.

IV. Fertilizing

Fertilize timely, moderately and reasonably.

V. Soil

For the growing soil, you can use fertile soil with good drainage and aeration. Kite uses cinder mixed with a bit of peat, vermiculite and perlite; as long as it is roughly airy, it is fine. Alba grows very noticeably in the cool season, and in summer it briefly goes dormant due to the high temperature, but not for very long.

VI. Propagation

Alba can be propagated in early spring and autumn by beheading and cuttings. The remaining stem will send out cluster of adventitious buds. Take healthy side shoots, let the wounds dry, and insert them into slightly moist soil, keeping them in a cool, ventilated place and waiting for new roots to grow. During this period, you can water once the soil has dried out completely. It is a very easy variety to propagate.

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