This Echeveria is well-known for its light-green rosette and is a popular choice for indoor plants. It is sometimes known as “hens and chicks,” though it should not be confused with Sempervivum. It requires a good amount of light to flourish.
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Care and Propagation Information
This versatile Echeveria is a great choice for a green roof, as part of a wedding bouquet, or as ground cover. It is said to have the power to ward off evil spirits, which has been believed since ancient times.
Watering
“Mexican Snowball” requires typical levels of hydration for a succulent. It’s recommended to adopt the “soak and dry” method of watering, where the soil should be allowed to completely dry out in between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you live in an area with temperatures that drop below 20° F (-6.7° C), it would be best to place Echeveria elegans “Mexican Snowball” in a pot that can be moved indoors. This succulent does well when exposed to full or partial sunlight.
How to Propagate Echeveria elegans “Mexican Snowball”
This Mexican Snowball species of Echeveria is a highly productive plant, producing many “chicks” from offsets and its leaves.
Offsets
Echeveria elegans “Mexican Snowball” can produce small baby plants at the base of the original. To replant, simply remove them and let them dry for 24-48 hours before putting them in new soil.
Leaves
Place the leaf on a dry surface and allow it to callus. Once the leaf has callused, place it in a well-draining soil mix. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. In a few weeks, the leaf will start to produce new roots and shoots!
Allow the leaf to seal over for a few days, then place it on a soil mix where water can easily drain out. Water the leaf only when the soil is completely dry. After the roots have developed and the original leaf has died, plant the new growth.
Care and Propagation Information
General Care for Echeveria elegans “Mexican Snowball”
Watering
“Mexican Snowball” requires typical levels of hydration for a succulent. It’s recommended to adopt the “soak and dry” method of watering, where the soil should be allowed to completely dry out in between waterings.
Where to Plant
If you live in an area with temperatures that drop below 20° F (-6.7° C), it would be best to place Echeveria elegans “Mexican Snowball” in a pot that can be moved indoors. This succulent does well when exposed to full or partial sunlight.
How to Propagate Echeveria elegans “Mexican Snowball”
This Mexican Snowball species of Echeveria is a highly productive plant, producing many “chicks” from offsets and its leaves.
Offsets
Echeveria elegans “Mexican Snowball” can produce small baby plants at the base of the original. To replant, simply remove them and let them dry for 24-48 hours before putting them in new soil.
Leaves
Place the leaf on a dry surface and allow it to callus. Once the leaf has callused, place it in a well-draining soil mix. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. In a few weeks, the leaf will start to produce new roots and shoots!
Allow the leaf to seal over for a few days, then place it on a soil mix where water can easily drain out. Water the leaf only when the soil is completely dry. After the roots have developed and the original leaf has died, plant the new growth.
FAQ
What is the Mexican snowball used for?
This makes them an ideal choice for a wedding bouquet as it is said to bring luck and protection.
Is Mexican snowball a cactus?
This plant is known for its vivid rosettes of pale green-blue fleshy leaves and attractive pink flower stalks with yellow tips. It is an easy to care for succulent, requiring little water and little maintenance.
How big does a Mexican snowball get?
Eight inches in height.
How much water does a Mexican snowball need?
You can use our water calculator to figure out how much water Mexican Snowball needs when it’s in a 5.0″ pot and is not exposed to direct sunlight. It should be watered about 0.8 cups every 12 days. For more specific advice on caring for your plants, you can download Greg for detailed recommendations.