Meet the Echeveria Elegans, a charming little plant that's as elegant as its name suggests. Known by many names such as the 'Mexican Snowball', 'Mexican-gem', 'Pearl Echeveria', and 'White Mexican-rose', this plant is a true gem that adds a touch of frosty charm to any garden.
Echeveria elegans
Partial To Full Sun
Can handle a mix of direct and bright light throughout the day.
Low Water Needs
Thrives in dry conditions and is drought-resistant. Ideal for low-maintenance indoor settings, such as office plants, or for outdoor water-conserving landscapes.
Adaptable to Sand, Shallow Rocky, Silt Loam
Thrives in sand, shallow rocky, and silt loam soils, showing great adaptability to different soil textures. Tolerates dry conditions. Requires good soil drainage.
Moderately Adaptable Soil pH
Thrives in neutral (pH 6.5-7.5) to alkaline (pH > 7.5) soil conditions.
Safe For Humans
No known toxic effects or skin irritation risks.
Safe for All Animals
No known safety risks to pets or livestock.
75%
Adaptability Score
100%
Safety Score
About Echeveria elegans
The Echeveria Elegans is a non-woody perennial plant that stands about 3-4 inches tall and spreads 4-8 inches wide. Its thick, durable leaves are a beautiful blend of indigo, steel, and verdant colors. But the real showstopper is its flowers. Blooming in the winter season, the flowers burst into a vibrant display of golden, tangerine, and fuchsia hues.
Despite its frosty name, the 'Mexican Snowball' loves the sun and is native to semi-desert areas of Mexico.
Also known as
Mexican snowball
Mexican-gem
Pearl echeveria
White Mexican-rose
Our design recommendations
The Echeveria Elegans is perfect for a gathering of plants, adding a unique texture and color to any cluster planting. Its ornamental leaves and flowers make it a standout in any garden design. This plant is versatile and can thrive in a variety of locations. It's perfect for a tub or terrace setting, where its vibrant colors and unique shape can truly shine.