Popularly known as the Mexican snowball, echeveria elegans is one of those plants that color the decor because of its greenish hue with purple parts.In addition to the hues, the shape of the plant – which resembles a rose – also draws attention by itself!(Photo: Playback / Instagram / @babysucculents_)As a succulent, the plant is very resistant and undemanding in terms of maintenance, explains environmental engineer and landscaper Fernanda Dagrela.However, the expert points out that, when grown indoors, the Mexican snowball – which is originally from the North American country, as the name suggests – should be placed near a door or window, where receive morning or late afternoon sunshine.“In external environments, planting should be done in places with plenty of light and direct sunlight”, guides Fernanda.In general, it is important that the species does not stay in dark places and without adequate light to prevent it from becoming etiolated (a situation that happens when the plant is weakened due to lack of light).+ READ MORE: 10 succulents with flowers to color the house and garden(Photo: Playback / Instagram / @pottingdaddy)If you have a large open area, know that echeveria elegans can be planted directly in flower beds in gardens.The good news for those who have little space at home is that the species can also be grown in pots or planters.For that, just follow the step by step taught by Fernanda Dagrela.Check out!1. Choose a pot that has drainage holes to facilitate the drainage of excess water from irrigation.2. Then make a drainage layer with expanded clay and bidim blanket.3. Then add the recommended substrate for cacti and succulents.4. Finally, place the root of the plant and cover it with more substrate.Due to slow growth, the plant takes 30 to 60 days to root.Even so, the environmental engineer says that organic fertilization, with bokashi, should be done every three months.If you prefer inorganic fertilization, use liquid NPK 10.10.10 every two months.+ READ MORE: How to care for succulents: 5 foolproof tips(Photo: Playback / Instagram / @renatanositio)Regarding watering, it is necessary to avoid excess water, as echeveria elegans is able to store water in its leaves and roots.“Therefore, watering should vary between once and twice a week, in spring and summer.During autumn and winter, it can occur every 10 or 15 days”, he concludes.