Echeveria elegans 'Mexican Snowball'
Echeveria elegans, commonly known as Mexican Snowball or Mexican Gem, is a beautiful and popular succulent that is native to the semi-desert regions of Mexico. It forms compact rosettes of thick, fleshy, bluish-green to silver-green leaves that are spoon-shaped and can reach up to 6cm long and 2cm wide. These leaves take on a lovely pink blush when grown in bright sunlight, making them even more striking.
Mexican Snowball is a variable species with several forms, but all share the same characteristics of producing slender, up to 30cm tall, pinkish stems that bear pinkish-red flowers tipped with yellow from late winter to mid-summer. The plant offsets freely and forms a dense carpet of rosettes over time, making it an ideal choice for rockeries, succulent gardens, or as part of a fairy garden. It is also a great potted plant, either on its own or in an arrangement.
This cultivar has a clumping habit, and mature plants will have five or more pups that start appearing in autumn. It is a medium-sized succulent that forms a tight rosette, approximately 15cm in diameter. In winter, the rosette tightens, and the color changes to light pink on the outside of the leaves, adding to its visual appeal.
Mexican Snowball requires full sun to part shade, with the sunnier the position, the more compact the plant. Established plants in the ground are hardy and can withstand extended periods of dry weather, though, to avoid bottom leaves drying out, it should be watered once or twice per week. Pot plants need to be watered more often during dry spells, but make sure the soil is dry to touch before watering again.
Overall, Echeveria elegans 'Mexican Snowball' is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for and adds a touch of elegance to any garden or indoor space. Its gorgeous, fleshy rosettes and stunning flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners and succulent enthusiasts alike. Echeveria elegans has won the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. So whether you want to create a stunning ground cover, or add a pop of color to your home, Mexican Snowball is an excellent choice.
Echeveria elegans 'Mexican Snowball' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images 2 onward. First image for display only, featuring plants in our garden in Victoria. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. Orders are carefully packed and shipped via Express Post to NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and ACT. Orders are dispatched according to our weekly shipping schedule, available on our Shipping page, with tracking provided once your order has been lodged with Australia Post.
Succulents naturally change in colour, size and form throughout the year. Many develop richer colours and more compact growth during periods of seasonal stress, particularly through cooler months and brighter conditions, while warmer or lower-light conditions may produce greener, softer growth.
The plant you receive may therefore vary from the product images depending on the season, its stage of growth and current growing conditions. These natural variations are part of the character of living plants and do not affect their quality or health.
Pickup is available in Seville, Yarra Valley VIC by appointment. Order online as normal and any shipping charge will be automatically refunded after collection, unless you would prefer to receive an additional plant of similar value instead.
Important Plant Information
All plants are shipped bare rooted unless otherwise stated. This helps reduce shipping costs, improves plant safety during transit and allows plants to travel more reliably.
Plants are carefully packed for Express Post and may vary naturally in colour, size and form according to season, growth stage and growing conditions.
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