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Echeveria cante (Glass & Mendoza-Garcia): A striking, near-white Echeveria with large, thin leaves. It has a thick coating of natural, powdery wax that protects it in full sun and gives it a frosty appearance. Underneath the epicuticular wax, it can show blue, lilac, and pink tones. The rosette can reach 16.0" wide in its native habitats in Mexico. It can be reluctant to produce offsets and does not propagate easily from leaves.
Echeveria need bright sunlight to maintain their colors and compact rosette form. They will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light.
Like most succulents, they need great drainage and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Also known as "Mexican Hens & Chicks", Echeveria can produce new offsets or "chicks" around the base of the mother plant. These chicks can be left to form a tidy cluster or removed and transplanted. Additionally, Echeveria can be propagated from stem cuttings or mature leaves. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for more information.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
White
All Seasonal Colors
Pink
Bloom Color
Orange Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light
Recommended Light Conditions
Full Sun
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Maximum Rosette Size
Over 8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Rosette
Seasonality
Blooms in Summer
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe
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