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Echeveria Elegans
SucculentEcheveria elegans
- Partial sun
- Zones 9–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- pH 6–7
Overview
Known as the 'Mexican Snowball' for its perfect pale blue-green rosettes covered in a powdery bloom that gives them an ethereal, frosted appearance. This stunning succulent produces tall spikes of coral-pink bell-shaped flowers that create a beautiful contrast against the silvery foliage. It's one of the most photogenic succulents and forms attractive clusters over time, making it perfect for containers and rock gardens.
Planting
Propagate from offsets that form around the base, or from individual leaves. Allow to callus before planting.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 10-14 days from seed, 2-3 weeks from offsets.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids on flower stalks, mealybugs, slugs and snails. Common diseases: Root rot from overwatering, leaf rot from water sitting on leaves.