Echeveria pulvinata

Mexican Snowball

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Rosette-forming succulent with dense white woolly hairs covering pale green leaves, resembling a snowball or chandelier.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mexican Snowball
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Echeveria
Species Pulvinata
Origin Mexico
Blooming Yellow tubular flowers on tall stalks in spring/summer.
Leaf Color Pale green to white (woolly)
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Arid mix: pumice, perlite, and coarse sand with low organic content for rapid drainage.

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Watering

Succulent needs deep watering only when soil is completely dry; avoid wetting leaves to prevent rot. Reduce water in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for compact growth; prevent scorching in peak summer heat indoors.

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Fertilization

Minimal feeding required; apply diluted cactus fertilizer once monthly during active growth (spring/summer).

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Pruning

Remove dead basal leaves; cut flower stalk after blooming to conserve energy.

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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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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% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
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
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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