Echeveria is a rosette forming, clumping succulent with bluey grey foliage with tinted margins.
They produce bell shaped flowers in pinks, yellows and reds that are borne aloft on stalks.
Unlike many other succulents they can withstand cold weather very well and can therefore be grown outdoors in many climates. The do however also go very well in pots and can therefore be easily brought indoors when required.
Excellent for xeriscaping and dry gardens, they can withstand a mix of sun and shade very well.
There are many hybrids on the market featuring a variety of coloured foliage and shapes with some featuring very frilly leaf margins.
These are deservedly popular plants that are very easy to grow and maintain and probably the most popular plant for apartment balconies of all time.