{"product_id":"echeveria-elegans-gray-silver","title":"Echeveria Elegans Mexican Snowball","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eEcheveria Elegans Mexican Snowball Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eFAQ\/Common Issues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Cactus_26a62e4c-2f57-4ecf-97de-fc345c4a381c_480x480.png?v=1600401339\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Echeveria elegans, also called Mexican Snowball, is a rosette-forming succulent in the Crassulaceae family native to the semi-arid regions of Hidalgo, Mexico. It grows naturally on rocky hillsides where bright sun, sharp drainage, and dry air define the growing conditions. It forms compact rosettes accessible to growers of all experience levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Flower_a2da558c-5726-458a-a06c-1a5f7fedc366_480x480.png?v=1600397290\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  The plant forms tight, symmetrical rosettes of pale blue-green to silvery-gray leaves with gently rounded, spoon-shaped tips and a powdery farina coating that gives it a frosted appearance. Its clustering growth style means a single plant fills out over time, producing offsets that create a dense mound. Available in 2\" and 4\" sizes, the pale blue-green leaves are easily identified.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Growing_2961efa3-9828-496c-8a2c-fa57f0dd8914_480x480.png?v=1600399365\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Echeveria elegans sends up slender arching stems in late winter to spring, tipped with small pink-to-coral flowers with yellow accents. Blooms are triggered by the natural nighttime temperature drop that comes with seasonal shifts. Rotating the plant regularly during the growing season ensures even, symmetrical rosette development.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazyloaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  You can leave it up to ten days without water. This succulent handles dry heated indoor air well and can be moved outside for summer as long as it is covered from heavy rain. It is pet-friendly, making it safe for households with cats and dogs. The plant propagates easily from the offsets it naturally produces as it clusters, so separate a healthy offset, let the base callous for a day or two, and plant it in fresh well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Echeveria Elegans Mexican Snowball grows in bright indirect light, partial sun, or full sun, though intense south-facing window exposure may scorch the pale leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Water it deeply every 10-14 days in summer, reducing to once every 3-4 weeks in winter, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Echeveria elegans does best in a well-draining cactus and succulent mix combined with perlite at roughly a 50\/50 ratio.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Temperature.png?v=1613688445\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It prefers temperatures between 65-80°F and should be protected from frost below 25°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Fertilizer_5853ff19-6010-410a-a082-3abe233cb8d2_480x480.png?v=1600399297\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Echeveria elegans is a slow to moderate grower that benefits from diluted balanced succulent fertilizer once monthly during spring and summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Spackle_0b1c313b-e538-42e0-8818-7f0bdf63d530_480x480.png?v=1600397104\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11, tolerating brief dips down to around 25°F before frost damage occurs. It grows outdoors year-round in Florida, Hawaii, Southern California, coastal and Central California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, southern Nevada, portions of coastal Oregon, coastal North Carolina, and select microclimates in New Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Echeveria Elegans Mexican Snowball pet-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It is non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a safe choice for pet-owning households.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What window direction works best indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Echeveria Elegans Mexican Snowball grows well in east or west-facing windows. South-facing windows can scorch the pale leaves if the plant sits too close to the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big does Echeveria elegans get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It typically reaches 3-4 inches tall and 6-8 inches wide as it matures and clusters outward with offsets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does overwatering look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Echeveria elegans develops soft, translucent leaves and mushy stems when watered too frequently. Stick your finger an inch into the soil; if moisture remains, wait several more days before watering again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Mexican Snowball grow outdoors year-round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It grows outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. Outside those zones, move it inside before frost arrives or grow it as a seasonal outdoor container plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I propagate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Mexican Snowball propagates easily from offsets that naturally detach as the plant clusters. Let the base callous for a day or two, then plant in fresh well-draining succulent soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Succulents Box","offers":[{"title":"2 inch \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":1483217698825,"sku":"S2JN1634","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ Clay Pot","offer_id":47454019485870,"sku":"S2JN1634+EEZZ2742-1","price":13.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ White Modern Pot","offer_id":47454019518638,"sku":"S2JN1634+EEZZ7650","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ Bamboo Pot","offer_id":47673097355438,"sku":"S2JN1634+EEZZ7620.BR-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inch \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":47808606077102,"sku":"S3KN3029","price":15.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 inch \/ Clay Pot","offer_id":47808606109870,"sku":"S3KN3029+EEZZ2742-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 inch \/ White Modern Pot","offer_id":47808606142638,"sku":"S3KN3029+EEZZ7650","price":23.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 inch \/ Custom Pot","offer_id":47808606175406,"sku":"S3KN3029+CUSTOMPOT","price":33.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 inch \/ Bamboo Pot","offer_id":47808606208174,"sku":"S3KN3029+EEZZ7621.BR-1","price":18.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Echeveria_Elegans_Mexican_Snowball_Lifestyle.png?v=1784277082","url":"https:\/\/succulentsbox.live\/products\/echeveria-elegans-gray-silver","provider":"Succulents Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}