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Mexican Snowball (Echeveria elegans)

Echeveria elegans, or Pearl Echeveria, is a popular succulent forming compact rosettes of pale green to blue-green, fleshy leaves, often with pink tips. It produces archi

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Sunlight

Bright Indirect to Full Sun

Watering

Low

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix is essential to prevent root rot.

Temperature

Warm to Moderate

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Bright Indirect to Full Sun

6+ hours daily

Water

Low

Allow soil to dry completely

Soil

Well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix is essential to prevent root rot.

Temperature

Warm to Moderate

18-27°C (growing)

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Spring/Summer, diluted

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent, Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Pot, Groundcover, Garden

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-15 cm

Spread

10-20 cm

Growth Rate

Slow to Moderate

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-green, Pink

Leaf Type

Rosette, Fleshy

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusEcheveria
  • speciesEcheveria elegans
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Echeveria elegans is considered non-toxic to humans and common household pets, including cats and dogs.

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