Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' (4 inch)

About Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' (4 inch)

Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' is a succulent plant from the Crassulaceae family. It is said to be a hybrid variety between Echeveria laui and Echeveria elegans 'Albicans'. It is a small to medium-sized variety that readily forms clusters and is easy to care for. The plant forms rosettes with thick, oval-shaped leaves. The front surface of the leaves is slightly concave, while the back surface is convex with a rounded curvature. The leaf tips are blunt with a short point, and the thin edges are translucent. The leaves are covered in a powdery substance and exhibit a slight blue hue.

How to care for Echeveria 'Snow Bunny'

 Sun/Temperature: Growing Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' is not challenging. During the summer, providing adequate shade and ensuring proper ventilation is essential. In the other seasons, it can enjoy full sunlight exposure or be experimented with outdoor cultivation. Insufficient sunlight can lead to a greening of the leaves. When the temperature is above 86°F, provide shade using shade cloth or putting it indoors to protect the Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' from direct sunlight and increase ventilation for better air circulation. When winter is too cold(lower than 41°F), it is better to be put indoors to provide a warm environment.

Soil/Watering: To maintain the well-being of succulents, it is vital for them to inhabit porous soil that allows efficient drainage. To create a good cactus mix, add pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil for proper drainage. Click here to get the soil recipe. Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' thrives with minimal watering and prefers to steer clear of excessive moisture in the soil. The recommended watering approach is the soak-and-dry technique. It is advisable to thoroughly water the plant when the soil has completely dried out. Click here to learn how to water succulents in winter.

Pot: Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' exhibits distinct variations in appearance based on the different sizes of pot used. When grown in small pots, 'Snow Bunny' leaves become short and thick, tightly wrapped like little dumplings. Conversely, if planted in larger pots, 'Snow Bunny' grows faster and may even outgrow the pot. In this case, its leaves become longer and thinner, while the overall plant form appears more loosely arranged.

Propagation: Unlike some other Echeveria varieties, Echeveria 'Snow Bunny' is relatively low-maintenance after potting. You don't have to worry much about it. Over time, it will gradually grow on its own, eventually producing numerous offsets and forming a multi-headed cluster. So propagating through offsets is a good way. First, identify offsets growing alongside the main plant; then prepare a well-draining pot with succulent soil mix; next, gently separate the offsets from the mother plant, let the offsets dry for a day or two; finally, plant the offsets in the prepared pot give them a little water. You should put them where they can receive bright, indirect sunlight.

More Information

Primary color: grey/silver
Secondary color: purple/blue
Bloom color: yellow
Cold hardiness: zone 10 (30F)
Product format: rooted in 4'' pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: behead, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!