Mexican snowball — photo 1

Mexican snowball

Echeveria secunda

A charming, blue-toned succulent forming perfect rose-like rosettes.

Plant Type
Succulents
Width
4-6 In.
Height
4-6 In.
USDA hardiness zone
9 - 11
Sun requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Design image count
2

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Mexican snowball — design image 1
Mexican snowball — design image 2

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About Mexican snowball

Echeveria secunda is a versatile evergreen succulent that forms tight, stemless rosettes of fleshy, pale bluish-green leaves. The foliage often features delicate red or pink margins that intensify during cooler months. In summer, it produces arching stems topped with vibrant red and yellow lantern-shaped flowers. This species offsets freely, creating a dense carpet of rose-like rosettes over time. It is ideal for rock gardens, containers, or as a drought-tolerant groundcover in well-drained soil.