Mexican Snowball
NameMexican Snowball
Species NameEcheveria elegans
Common NameMexican Snowball
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural rock crevice
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresshort fleshy stem, hidden by leaves
Foliage Typesucculent rosette leaves
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable for this succulent species
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive glaucous blue-green rosette with pink-tipped leaves, currently displaying a prominent arching flower stalk with pink bell-shaped flowers.
Description
This specimen is an Echeveria elegans, commonly known as Mexican Snowball, a popular succulent. It features a compact rosette of glaucous blue-green leaves with delicate pink tips, growing in what appears to be a natural rock crevice. A prominent, arching flower stalk with numerous pink, bell-shaped flowers is currently visible.
