Echeveria elegans
Mexican snowball
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£9.99 - Regular price
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£9.99
2 litre pot
- Drought tolerant once established
- Ideal for containers and indoor growing
- Architectural foliage
- Easy-care plant
- Long-lasting ornamental appeal
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Aspect
full sun
Hardiness
Tender in the UK and not frost hardy, so it needs winter protection.
Flowers
May - July
Soil type
Sandy, gritty, very well-drained compost
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Why we like this plant
Choose Echeveria elegans for its elegant symmetry, soothing leaf colour and easy-going nature. It is a brilliant choice for adding structure to small spaces, creating stylish potted displays and bringing a touch of modern greenery indoors with very little fuss.
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About this plant
A neat, rosette-forming succulent with fleshy silvery-green leaves, Echeveria elegans is admired for its sculptural shape and low-maintenance nature. It brings a clean, contemporary look to pots, indoor displays and sheltered summer patios.
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Key features
- Compact rosettes of smooth, pale green to silvery-green leaves
- Produces soft pink flowers with yellow tones in the warmer months
- Excellent for pots, windowsills and drought-tolerant displays
- Architectural form with year-round visual interest
- Low-maintenance and well suited to bright indoor spaces
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 10–15cm | Spread: 15–20cm
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Growth
habitCompact rosette-forming perennial succulent
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Moisture
Dry to lightly moist, but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenPot on patio, windowsill, indoor display
Planting guide
Plant in spring or summer in a gritty, free-draining compost, ideally one made for cacti or succulents. Use a pot with drainage holes and avoid planting too deeply. Place in a bright position and allow the compost to dry slightly between waterings to prevent rot.
Care tips
Keep in bright light for the best shape and colour. Water lightly and let the compost dry between waterings. Avoid cold draughts, waterlogging and prolonged damp conditions. Remove any dead lower leaves to keep the rosettes tidy.
Winter care
Protect from frost and excess winter wet. In the UK, it is best grown indoors or moved to a bright, frost-free place over winter. Water very sparingly during the colder months and ensure excellent drainage at all times.