The Mexican snow ball is a beautiful succulent plant that is native to Mexico. It has long, thin leaves that are a light green color and are covered in a white powdery substance. The powdery substance is actually a type of wax that helps protect the plant from the hot, dry conditions of its native habitat. The Mexican snow ball can grow to be about 12 inches tall and wide and produces small, white flowers.
Benefits:
-The powdery substance on the leaves helps protect the plant from the hot, dry conditions of its native habitat.
-The Mexican snow ball can grow to be about 12 inches tall and wide.
-The plant produces small, white flowers.
How to care:
-Place the plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
-Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch.
-Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season.
Water requirment:
The plant needs to be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.It must be watered permeable after drying, not too wet. Generally, watering once or twice a month is enough. It is best to use rootless water. In winter, it should be carried out when the temperature is high at noon. It should be noted that Echeveria elegans generally has many leaves and compact arrangement, so excessive watering on the leaves should be avoided as far as possible during watering, otherwise it is easy to accumulate water and cause leaf decay. If we accidentally accumulate water in the leaf center, we should put Echeveria elegans in a ventilated place and dry it as soon as possible.
Type of Soil:
The plant prefers well-drained soil.
Propagation:
Propagate by offsets, stem cuttings, or leaf cuttings.
Pest and Disease:
The plant is susceptible to mealybugs and scale.
Landscape uses:
The plant can be used in rock gardens, succulent gardens, or as a houseplant.