Echeveria elegans Alba

White Mexican Rose

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Compact succulent forming tight rosettes of pale glaucous leaves, turning pink/red with high light exposure. Popular for its frost-like appearance.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Mexican Rose
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Echeveria
Species Elegans
Variety Alba
Origin Mexico
Blooming Produces tall pink flower stalks in late spring/early summer.
Leaf Color Glaucous blue-green to white, turning pink/red in strong light.
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with pumice or perlite, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Water deeply only when soil is completely dry; reduce significantly in winter dormancy; keep leaves dry to prevent rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to maintain compact shape and coloration; prevents etiolation during dormancy.

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Fertilization

Dilute cactus fertilizer monthly during active growth (spring/summer); stop fertilizing in autumn/winter.

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Pruning

Remove dead lower leaves gently by hand; do not over-prune as rosettes grow slowly.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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