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In the world of plant enthusiasts, succulent plants are deeply loved by the public because they are easy to maintain and have unique forms. Among them, the two varieties, Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' and Rocco, are particularly eye - catching. However, for those who are not familiar with succulent varieties, it's not always an easy task to distinguish them. Because both of them have thick leaves and a dense and compact lotus - like shape in appearance. Secondly, the differences in color and texture between these two types of succulents are very small. Therefore, there are sometimes cases of mis - naming in the market. Let's take a look at how to quickly distinguish them.

Although the succulent Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' and Rocco have many similarities, there are still a lot of differences if you put them together for comparison. First of all, in terms of leaf shape, the leaves of Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' are usually more slender and the edges may have a red border. The overall shape is similar to a peanut. The leaves of Rocco, on the other hand, are more rounded and plumper. The overall color is relatively greener, and the leaf tips may have a pink or purple hue. The shape is smaller and more fragile. In addition, the leaves of the succulent Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' turn green when there is insufficient light, while Rocco does not.

The succulent Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' and Rocco have different maintenance requirements. In terms of the growth environment, although neither of them is cold - tolerant, relatively speaking, Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' is a little more cold - tolerant. However, in winter, if the overall environment is below 10 degrees Celsius, they should be moved indoors for maintenance immediately, otherwise there may be frost damage or growth stagnation.

In terms of watering, because the leaves of Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' are a little thicker, it requires less water than Rocco. And because the leaves of Rocco are thinner, it needs to be watered more frequently. For both types of succulents, the soil humidity should follow the principle of "better dry than wet". Water them only when the soil is dry. After watering, be careful that there is no waterlogging at the bottom of the pot, so as to avoid water accumulation in the center of the leaves and cause diseases.

Overall, Echeveria 'Laulindsayana' is relatively more drought - tolerant and stronger, while Rocco requires more meticulous care. During maintenance, adjustments should be made according to the characteristics of specific varieties to ensure sufficient light, appropriate temperature and humidity, and reasonable control of the amount of watering.