Echeveria

Echeveria elegansAlso known as: Mexican Snowball, White Mexican Rose, Mexican Gem

Echeveria elegans is a stunning rosette-forming succulent with pale blue-green, spoon-shaped leaves covered in a powdery coating. Native to Mexico, it forms tight rosettes up to 4 inches (10 cm) across and produces offsets freely. The elegant form and pastel colors make it a favorite among succulent collectors.

Easy Care

Bright Indirect Light

Perennial

Quick Care Summary

Light
Bright Indirect Light

Temperature Range
40-85°F (4-29°C)

Ideal Temp
70°F (21°C)

Pet Safe

This plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs. While it's safe to have around pets, ingestion of any plant material may still cause mild stomach upset.

Seasonal Care Schedule

Adjust your care routine based on the season for optimal plant health.

Watering Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Every 10-14 days, when soil is completely dry
Summer	Every 7-10 days
Fall	Every 14-21 days
Winter	Every 21-30 days

Soak and dry method works best. Never let water sit in rosette - causes rot. Water soil directly.

Fertilizing Schedule

Season	Schedule
Spring	Once with diluted succulent fertilizer
Summer	Once mid-summer at quarter-strength
Fall	No fertilizing
Winter	No fertilizing

Very light feeder. Over-fertilizing causes stretched, weak growth.

Pruning

Frequency: Minimal

Best Season: Any time

Remove dead lower leaves. Behead stretched plants - stem will produce new rosettes.

Repotting

Frequency: Every 2-3 years or when outgrowing pot

Best Season: Spring

Use terracotta pot with drainage. Gritty cactus/succulent mix. Shallow pots work well.

Flowering

Season
Spring to summer

Color
Pink-orange bell-shaped flowers

Arching stems with bell-shaped flowers emerge from sides of rosette. Attracts hummingbirds.

Propagation Methods

Leaf cuttings - let dry, then lay on soil
Offsets/pups
Stem cuttings for stretched plants

Common Problems

Stretched (etiolated) rosette: Insufficient light
Mushy leaves: Overwatering or water in rosette
Brown spots: Sunburn or cold damage
Loss of powder coating: Touching leaves - handle by edges only

Pro Tips

Don't touch the leaves - oils remove protective coating
Bright light brings out best colors
Produces many offsets - great for sharing
Can blush pink or purple with stress (light/cold)

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