Echeveria Mexican Snowball

Mexican Snowball

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Compact rosette succulent with thick, powdery blue-white leaves and delicate pink flower spikes in spring; ideal for arid climates or bright indoor spots.
yard Succulents plants wb_sunny Half-shade / Sun pets Not pet-safe
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Plant Details

Common Name Mexican Snowball
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Echeveria
Species Elegans
Variety Mexican Snowball
Origin Mexico
Blooming Spring to early summer, pink/red flower stalks
Leaf Color Powder blue-white
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus/succulent mix with high perlite or pumice content for rapid drainage

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Watering

Water sparingly during spring/summer growth, allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy. Avoid wetting leaves.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to maintain color and compact form; tolerates partial shade but may etiolate in low light conditions

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Fertilization

Minimal requirements; diluted liquid fertilizer applied once in early spring only

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves and trim flower stalks after blooming

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

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
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 45%
% 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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