Echeveria elegans (commonly called the Mexican Snowball) is a beautiful powdery succulent known for its symmetrical blue-green rosette covered with a natural white waxy coating (called farina). This coating gives the plant its soft, powdery appearance and helps protect it from sun and water loss.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Echeveria elegans
- Common Name: Mexican Snowball
- Plant Type: Succulent
- Color: Pale blue-green with a powdery white coating
- Mature Size: 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) wide
- Flowers: Pink stems with yellow-pink blooms in spring/summer
Care Guide
- ☀️ Light: 4–6 hours of bright sunlight or full morning sun.
- 💧 Water: Only when the soil is completely dry. Avoid overwatering.
- 🌱 Soil: Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.
- 🌡️ Temperature: Best between 15–30°C. Protect from frost.
- 🪴 Pot: Use a pot with drainage holes.
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