The genus Echeveria is named after the 18th century Spanish botanist Atanasio Echeverria Codoy. Echeveria Fleur Blanc, native to Nuevo Leon, Mexico, forms a finely sculpted rosette with geometric perfection. The leaves are somewhat obtuse, wide and are silvery white with a violet tinge. Each leaf is very pruinose (covered with protective white powder) and somewhat upcurved to form very ornate rosette. Apricot bell-shaped flowers are borne on arching racemes in spring. Excellent as patio plant or as color accent in rock garden. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Echeveria, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants). Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

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