White Phoenix grows in such a unique way, will you like it?
White Phoenix is a succulent of the Crassulaceae family, Echeveria genus, and the whole plant is covered with white powder. The stems and leaves are succulent, and the whole plant has white powder. The largest diameter of the leaf surface can exceed 20CM, making it a relatively large Echeveria. The leaf color is emerald green. In winter, the leaf edges and old leaves easily turn red, and the flowers are especially beautiful.
White Phoenix's habits
White Phoenix belongs to the Crassulaceae family, Echeveria genus, and is a cultivated variety. It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. Summer is its lush growing season.
Favorite temperature: 18~25°C. It does not need much water. There is a very thin layer of white powder in the center of the leaves, so when watering, avoid the center of the leaves to avoid affecting its appearance. During the growing season, watering once a week is enough.
Common pests and diseases include: rust disease, root-knot nematode
White Phoenix's care tips
Repotting: Repot every spring. Use a mixed soil of peat soil and coarse sand. During the growing season, the potting soil should not be too wet.
Watering: Water once a week during the growing season. In winter, only water 1~2times, and keep the potting soil dry. When the air is dry, spray water around the plant to increase air humidity.
Fertilizing: Fertilize 1time per month during the growing season, using diluted cake fertilizer water or special succulent fertilizer. The fertilizer solution must never stain the leaf surface.
Light: White Phoenix likes full sun. Normally it is green, and after the sunshine duration increases it will turn red. In summer high temperatures, it is suitable to shade it, keep it ventilated and control watering. Be sure to pay special attention, otherwise it can easily die.
White Phoenix's propagation methods
Sowing: Sow immediately after the seeds mature. The suitable germination temperature is 16~19°C.
Cuttage: In late spring, cut mature leaves for cuttings and insert them into a sand bed. They root after about 3weeks, and after young plants grow, pot them up. Pay special attention that the cut must be flat and the cut should be dried before inserting.
Division: If offsets sprout from the base of the mother plant, they can be propagated by division in spring. After flowering, cut off the flower stem to avoid consuming nutrients.
Suggested planting combinations: Black Prince, Sempervivum
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