Plants may be evergreen or deciduous. Flowers on short stalks (cymes) arise from compact rosettes of succulent fleshy, often brightly coloured leaves. Species are polycarpic, meaning that they may flower and set seed many … See more

Echeveria is named for Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy, a botanical illustrator who contributed to Flora Mexicana. See more

Many Echeveria species are popular as ornamental garden plants. They are drought-resistant, although they do better with regular deep watering and fertilizing. Most will tolerate shade and some frost, although hybrids tend to be less tolerant. Most lose their … See more

The following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
• Echeveria agavoides
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The genus was erected by A. P. de Candolle in 1828, and is named after the 18th century Mexican botanical artist Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy. As of June 2018 , the genus consists of about 150 species, including genera such as Oliveranthus and … See more

Echeveria has been extensively bred and hybridized. The following is a selection of available plants.
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• Dudleya – Alwin Berger placed this as a subtaxon of Echeveria, and species within were described as Echeveria.
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