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Succulent plants are deeply loved by office workers because they are easy to take care of. When it comes to the noble succulents, we have to mention the succulent varieties of the Echeveria series of the Crassulaceae family. Among them, the 'Xueluo' and 'Romeo' varieties are the "dark horses" among mutations. These two succulents are of the same origin in appearance, so they look quite similar. How can we quickly distinguish them in daily life? What's the difference in their daily care? Let's find out together in the following text.
In fact, 'Xueluo' and 'Romeo' are related. The 'Xueluo' succulent variety is a hybrid of 'Romeo' and 'Ebony'. Therefore, 'Xueluo' inherits the leaf color of 'Romeo'. To be more specific, although the leaves of 'Xueluo' are also red, the color is darker than that of ordinary 'Romeo'. Ordinary 'Romeo' leaves don't have a black edge, while 'Xueluo', because it is hybridized with 'Ebony', has the obvious red - black edge feature of 'Ebony'.
How to take care of 'Xueluo'? First of all, the most important condition for taking care of 'Xueluo' succulents is sufficient sunlight. It is recommended to let it absorb light for more than six hours a day, because only in this way can we ensure that its leaves are plump and bright. If there is not too strong light, it is also suitable to place it in an environment with scattered light or semi - shade. Then, the roots of 'Xueluo' are more easily damaged than ordinary succulents. Therefore, for the soil, it is recommended to use a softer - grained soil like Akadama. The recommended ratio is four parts of Akadama and eight parts of peat mixed together. Finally, in terms of watering, the leaves of 'Xueluo' are thick and have the function of storing water by themselves. So it doesn't need to be watered frequently in daily life. On the contrary, a little drought is more conducive to the safe growth of succulent plants.
How to take care of 'Romeo'? It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment and also has many characteristics. It can tolerate drought and slight cold. However, it should be noted that exposure to the sun above 30 degrees Celsius will cause it to enter a short dormant period and its growth will be relatively slow. At this time, we can place it in a well - ventilated place for care and it can recover. In terms of watering, 'Romeo' is very afraid of waterlogging. Usually, it is enough to water it once a month. Too much water may easily lead to the possibility of it turning into mush and dying. For the soil, it is okay to choose a well - drained and well - aerated soil mixture.