The difference between the succulent Romeo and Blood Romeo, and the correct way to grow them
Because succulents are easy to keep alive, they can be said to be deeply loved by office workers, and when it comes to aristocratic succulents, one cannot fail to mention the succulent varieties of the Echeveria genus, Dongyun series, in the Crassulaceae family. Among them, the Blood Romeo and Romeo varieties are even more of a "dark horse" among mutations; in appearance these two succulents belong to the same species and the same origin, so they look quite similar. How can you quickly tell them apart in daily life? What are the differences in daily care? Let's find out together in the text below.
In fact, Blood Romeo and Romeo are related by blood; the Blood Romeo succulent variety was formed by crossing Romeo and Ebony. So Blood Romeo inherits Romeo's leaf color. To distinguish them in detail, although Blood Romeo's leaves are also red, the color is darker than that of ordinary Romeo, and ordinary Romeo leaves have no black edges, while Blood Romeo, because it was crossed with Ebony, carries Ebony's distinctive red-black edge characteristic.
How do you grow Blood Romeo? First of all, the most important care condition for the Blood Romeo succulent is sufficient sunlight; it is recommended to let it absorb more than six hours of light each day, because only in this way can its leaves be kept plump and vivid. If there is not too strong light, placing it in a bright, indirect light or semi-shaded environment is likewise suitable. Next, the roots of Blood Romeo are more easily damaged than those of ordinary succulents, so for the soil it is recommended to use a softer granular soil such as akadama, with a recommended ratio of 4 parts akadama mixed with 8 parts peat. Finally, regarding watering, Blood Romeo's leaves are thick and fleshy, and it has its own water-storage function, so there is no need to water frequently in daily care; being a bit drier is actually more conducive to the safe growth of the succulent.
How do you grow Romeo? It likes a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight and, likewise, has how many characteristics; it can tolerate drought and slight cold. However, note that exposure to strong sun at a hot temperature above 30°C will make it briefly enter a dormant period, and its growth will also be relatively slow. At this time we can place it in a well-ventilated spot for care and it will recover. Regarding watering, Romeo is very afraid of waterlogging; usually giving water once a month is enough, as too much can easily lead to rot and death. For the soil, choose a loose, breathable mix with good drainage.