A genus of fleshy-leaved succulent plants from Mexico and Central America, popular as ornamental houseplants with thick leaves arranged in rosette patterns.
Named after Atanasio Echeverría, an 18th-century Mexican botanical illustrator and artist who documented plants in New Spain. The Latinized genus name preserves his surname to honor his contributions to botany.
These plants are so hardy they can literally grow from a single fallen leaf—you can propagate them by just laying a leaf on soil and misting it, making them perfect for plant-lovers who want near-instant gratification!
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