Echeveria 'Dream Snow' is an enchanting succulent that captivates both seasoned gardeners and novices alike. With a compact growth habit, this Echeveria variety rarely exceeds a 10cm diameter, making it a perfect candidate for terrariums, windowsill collections, or as an understated centrepiece in a mixed succulent arrangement.
Botanically speaking, the Echeveria 'Dream Snow' is noted for its soft, glaucous leaves—a calming blue-green that owes its matte texture to a luxurious coating of powdery farina. This waxy substance not only adds to the plant's aesthetic charm but also plays a functional role in reducing water loss, a critical survival trait in its native arid habitats.
But the magic doesn't end there. The leaves of Echeveria 'Dream Snow' have a unique ability to blush warm peachy-pink hues when exposed to bright light. This phenomenon, known as "blushing," is a response to light stress and serves to protect the plant's delicate tissues from intense UV exposure. In Australia, where sunlight is plentiful, this feature can turn your plant into an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours.
Throughout the growing seasons, your Echeveria 'Dream Snow' will further delight you with shifts in its color palette. Depending on its nutritional intake and growing conditions, it can morph into softer pastel tones or adopt brighter, more vivid hues. The plant's chromatic versatility makes it an exciting addition to any garden, constantly adapting to its surroundings and seasonal changes.
While Echeveria 'Dream Snow' is relatively easy to care for, it thrives best in well-drained soil and should be watered sparingly. In Australia's climate zones, it proves to be quite hardy, although it will appreciate some shade during the hottest part of the day.
Overall, Echeveria 'Dream Snow' offers a delightful blend of botanical intrigue and aesthetic appeal. Whether you're a succulent aficionado or simply someone who appreciates nature's artistry, this plant presents an ever-evolving spectacle of form and colour.
Echeveria Dream Snow plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
First time customers... Please read our Shipping Guide, in top or bottom menu, before placing your order.
Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
If you have any questions or concerns at all, please message us via our Facebook page at John & Norma's Succulents for the fastest Response.