Mexican snowball
Echeveria elegans · Echeveria · Stonecrop family
Also known as: White Mexican Rose · Hen And Chicks · Echeveria
Easy8–15cmPet-friendly
Mexican snowball care at a glance
Mexican snowball (Echeveria elegans) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Mexican snowball
Possible pests on Mexican snowball include Mealybugs, Aphids and Vine weevil. A common disease is Root rot. Mexican snowball is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Vine weevil Low
Disease
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Mexican snowball
- Which pests affect Mexican snowball?
- Possible pests on Mexican snowball include Mealybugs, Aphids and Vine weevil.
- Which diseases affect Mexican snowball?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Mexican snowball toxic to cats and dogs?
- Mexican snowball is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Mexican snowball need?
- Mexican snowball has a low water requirement.
- What light does Mexican snowball need?
- Mexican snowball prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Mexican snowball frost-hardy?
- Mexican snowball is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.