SPECIMEN NO. #27
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Crassulaceae
Echeveria elegans
Common Name: Mexican Snowball
Mexican Snowball (Echeveria elegans) is a houseplant in the Crassulaceae family, native to BR. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 3000 and 10000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 14 days, temperatures of 10–32°C, and about 30% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Mexican snowball.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
3000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
10000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 14 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 32°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
30% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
8315197
Native Biogeographical Range
BR; IN; Mexico Gulf; Mexico Northeast; Mexico Southwest; Slovakia [I]; Mexico (C...