Mexican snowball
Echeveria elegans Rose · Crassulaceae
Safe for cats and dogs
Also known as Mexican gem, Hen and chicks, White Mexican rose
Pet safety
Safe for cats and dogs. ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to dogs and cats.
Source: ASPCA (matched at species level).
Care
- LightBright indirect – Direct sun
- WaterLet dry fully between waterings
- HumidityLow
- Temperature13°C – 27°C · 55°F – 81°F
- DifficultyEasy
- SoilCactus / succulent mix
- FertilizingLightly, growing season only
Size & habit
- Mature height (indoor) 5–15 cm
- Habit
- Growth rateSlow
Common problems
Propagation
Sources
- Taxonomy GBIF #8315197
- Toxicity ASPCA (matched at species level)
- Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.
- Image AI illustration from a photograph by Israel Castorena Lemus , licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 , via iNaturalist .