Echeveria 'Snow Shower'

Scientific Name

Echeveria 'Snow Shower'

Scientific Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sempervivoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Genus: Echeveria

Origin

Echeveria 'Snow Shower' is a hybrid that results from a cross between Echeveria laui and Echeveria 'Lola'. The origin is unknown.

Description

Echeveria 'Snow Shower' is a beautiful small succulent that forms a rosette of pale bluish-green leaves covered with a fine waxy bloom, which gives the plant a lovely snowy appearance. The rosette usually grows solitary but can produce a few offsets as it matures, reaching up to 5 inches (5 cm) in diameter. The leaves can take on pink or peach hues when exposed to full sun or cold temperatures.

During winter and spring, Echeveria 'Snow Shower' produces peach bell-shaped flowers on short leafy stalks. The flower stalk, bracts, sepals, and petals also have a white powdery coating.

How to Grow and Care for Echeveria 'Snow Shower'

Light: Echeveria 'Snow Shower' requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Therefore, place it near the brightest window in your home. In addition, if you are moving the plant outside in spring, do it gradually and avoid exposure to intense afternoon sun.

Soil: Having soil that drains quickly is most important for growing a healthy succulent. While many growers prefer to create their own soil mix, commercial soil mixes for succulents will work fine.

Temperature: High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air, but Echeveria 'Snow Shower' is a tender succulent and must be brought indoors if there is a risk of freezing temperatures. It grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 °F (-1.1 to 10 °C).

Watering: This plant prefers the "soak and dry" method during the growing season. Water deeply and then let the soil completely dry out before watering again. Water sparingly during the winter, only enough to keep the plant from shriveling. Above all, if you have a saucer under the pot, do not forget to empty the excess water.

Fertilizing: Although it can grow well without fertilizer, Echeveria 'Snow Shower' may benefit from extra nutrients. Feed only during the growing season and use a water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength.

Repotting: If growing it in a container, repot as needed in spring or early summer, but ensure the soil is dry before you start. Also, always use a container with drainage holes.

Propagation: Echeveria 'Snow Shower' can be propagated by leaves or offsets during the growing season.

Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.

Toxicity of Echeveria 'Snow Shower'

Echeveria 'Snow Shower' has no reported toxic effects and is safe for growing around children and pets.

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