Echeveria elegans
Mexican snowball
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£12.99 - Regular price
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£12.99
2 litre pot
- Architectural rosette form
- Ideal for beginners
- Well suited to indoor conditions
- Can produce offsets to form small clumps
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Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Not hardy in the UK. Suitable for indoor growing or summer display outdoors with winter protection.
Flowers
Soil type
Sandy, free-draining compost
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Why we like this plant
Echeveria elegans is perfect for adding structure and softness to indoor plant displays. Its tidy form, subtle colouring and easy care make it a favourite for windowsills, patios in summer and modern container arrangements.
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About this plant
A neat, low-growing succulent forming elegant rosettes of pale blue-grey leaves. Popular for containers and indoor displays, it offers a calm, architectural look and produces delicate pink flowers on slender stems in summer.
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Key features
- Compact rosettes of fleshy blue-grey leaves
- Soft pink flowers held above the foliage
- Excellent choice for pots and indoor growing
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 15–20cm | Spread: 20–30cm
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Growth
habitLow-growing, clump-forming succulent
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Moisture
Dry to moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenIndoor windowsill, summer patio display, container planting
Planting guide
Plant in spring using a free-draining cactus or succulent compost. Ensure pots have drainage holes and avoid overpotting, which can lead to excess moisture around the roots.
Care tips
Place in bright light with some direct sun. Water sparingly and allow compost to dry between watering. Remove spent flower stems to keep plants tidy.
Winter care
Must be protected from frost. In winter, keep plants indoors in a bright position and reduce watering significantly to prevent rot.