Also known as Dark Moon · Echeveria · Fleur Blanc
Mexican Snowball (Echeveria elegans) is a rosette-forming succulent with fleshy, pale green to bluish leaves, often tipped with pink. It produces delicate pink and yellow
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 15-24°C.
50% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
25% intensity
Use a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month in spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry, typically every 1-2 weeks in the growing season and less frequently in winter. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage by using a well-draining succulent or cactus mix.
Prune to remove dead or damaged leaves and to maintain shape. You can also prune to control size or to propagate new plants.
Use clean, sharp shears or a knife to make cuts and allow the cut surfaces to callus over before watering.
Propagate from offsets or leaf cuttings. Offsets can be gently separated when they are a reasonable size and potted in their own containers.
Leaf cuttings should be allowed to dry for a few days before planting in well-draining soil.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one. The best time to repot is in spring. Use a well-draining soil mix and handle the roots gently.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Echeveria |
| Species | Echeveria elegans |
Similar in genus Echeveria
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