| Common Name | Mexican Snowball / Chalk Rose |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Species | Subrigida |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Produces red-orange bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks in late spring. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green with pink margins |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Cactus/succulent mix with high mineral content (perlite, pumice) for rapid drainage.
Water thoroughly only when soil is completely dry. Reduce drastically in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun to partial shade; intense light prevents etiolation and enhances color.
Feed monthly with diluted succulent fertilizer during active growth (Spring/Summer). Stop in Winter.
Remove dead basal leaves manually. Cut flower stalks after blooming to conserve plant energy.
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