The common name "Mexican Snowball" is derived from the plant's resemblance to small, rounded snowballs. This succulent is often called "Snowball" due to its tightly packed rosettes that give it a spherical appearance.
Flowers:
Echeveria elegans produces slender flower stalks that emerge from the center of the rosettes.
These stalks can reach up to a foot in height and bear clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pale pink or coral.
Flowers in spring with bright pink lantern shaped flowers which are tipped in yellow.
Growing/Leaves:
Grey leaves form tight rosettes which offset to form small mounds up to 20cm tall and will spread up to 30cm.
In terms of care, Echeveria elegans is relatively easy to grow.
Key Features:
Prefers open sunny position, great for containers or rockeries.
The blooms add an additional touch of beauty to this already attractive plant.
Echeveria elegans is a versatile succulent that can be grown outdoors, depending on the climate.
It is often used in succulent gardens, rock gardens, containers, or as part of mixed succulent displays.
It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate some direct sun.
It requires well-draining soil
The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
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