

How to identify Mexican snow ball (Echeveria elegans)
Mexican snow ball, also known as Mexican gem
Mexican snow ball features a dense, neatly structured rosette of smooth, silver-gray leaves, which can spread to create a mound or groundcover approximately 8 inches (20 cm) tall and 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide. It produces delicate stems bearing pink flowers with a slight yellow hue. These blooms typically appear from late winter to summer. The succulent nature of its foliage allows it to withstand periods of drought, though it thrives with occasional watering in well-draining conditions.
Rosette of silver-gray leaves forms compact groundcover, 8 inches (20 cm) tall, 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide.
Pink tubular flowers with yellow tips bloom multiple times from late winter to summer.
Dry, dehiscent capsules with minuscule seeds blend in rosette, less than 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) long.
Smooth, waxy pale green-blue leaves lack prominent veins, ideal for identification, 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) long.
Short, thick stems with grayish-green color and fleshy texture store water for drought resistance, 3 inches (7.5 cm) long.
The leaves of mexican snow ball are characterized by tight rosettes of fleshy, pale green-blue or silvery-green foliage. Each leaf generally measures up to 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) in length and about 0.8 inches (2 cm) in width. The leaves exhibit a smooth, waxy texture that aids in water retention and often have a slight inward curve. These succulent leaves lack prominent veins, enhancing their distinctive, almost jewel-like appearance that is ideal for identification.
The flowers of mexican snow ball are displayed on long, slender stalks, each bearing 5-7 pink tubular flowers with distinctive yellow tips. These blooms typically appear in winter and spring, measuring around 0.6-0.8 inches (1.5-2 cm) in length. The petal arrangement forms a tubular shape, contributing to the plant's decorative appeal. The flowers of mexican snow ball are noted for blooming multiple times throughout the plant's life, offering repeated bursts of color during its active growing seasons.
The stem of mexican snow ball is characterized by its grayish-green color and fleshy texture, reflective of its succulent nature. Generally, the stems are short and thick, typically measuring up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) in length. They grow in a compact, rosette formation with minimal branching. The surface of the stems is smooth, occasionally covered by a waxy cuticle that aids in moisture retention. Distinctive to mexican snow ball, these stems are adapted for water storage, contributing to the plant's drought resistance.
The fruit of mexican snow ball manifests as inconspicuous capsules after the blooming period. These capsules are dry, dehiscent, and contain multiple minuscule seeds. Typically, they possess a papery texture, enhancing their camouflaged appearance amidst the plant's rosette. The capsules are usually shorter than 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) in length, adopting a triangular to oval shape. Their coloration is often aligned with the faded hues of the plant's foliage, ranging from a muted green to a tawny brown as they mature.
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Scientific Classification of Mexican snow ball