Temperature: mild to warm temperatures between 15°C to 25°C 

Rainfall: moderate and tolerates periods of drought. Ranging from 400 to 800 mm annually. Soil: It grows well in drained, sandy or rocky soils with good aeration and  limestone-rich soils. Altitude: from sea level up to about 2000 meters. Other plants and fauna found here: succulent plants like agaves, cacti, and other Echeveria species. Fauna such as insects, birds, reptiles, and small mammals may also inhabit its habitat.

 The relationship of pollinators such as hummingbirds, bees, and moths,  with the plant ensures the reproduction of the plant and contributes to the biodiversity of the ecosystem. Extensive root systems help prevent soil erosion in rocky habitats, stabilize slopes, and contribute to the formation of soil by breaking down rocks over time. Fleshy leaves help conserve moisture, allowing them to survive in arid environments like deserts. This moisture conservation benefits other plants in their vicinity by creating microhabitats with slightly higher humidity levels.

This beautiful plant was named in honor of the Mexican illustrator Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy, who in the 18th century together with José Mariano Mociño and Martín de Sessé y Lacasta undertook the Royal Botanical Expedition to New Spain. Since pre-Hispanic times, Echeveria has been appreciated by traditional medicine, since there are many uses and benefits that several of the species have been shown to provide. These plants are characterized by accumulating water in their leaves and thus being very resistant to drought. Quality that helps extract liquid from the leaves to quench thirst. It has ornamental economic value which makes people want it and buy it.

Step 1: Sunlight: Sunlight is absorbed by the leaves of the plant.

Step 2: Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Carbon dioxide is taken in by tiny pores in the leaves called stomata from the air.

Step 3: Water (H2O): Water is absorbed from the soil through the plant's roots.

Step 4:Chlorophyll: Chlorophyll, a pigment found in chloroplasts, captures sunlight and powers the process of photosynthesis.

Step 5: Photosynthesis: Inside the chloroplasts, sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water combine to produce glucose (C6H12O6), the plant's food, and oxygen (O2) as a byproduct.

Step 6: Oxygen: Oxygen produced during photosynthesis is released into the atmosphere through the stomata.

step 7:Glucose: Glucose, the plant's food, is used for energy to fuel growth, reproduction, and other cellular processes.

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Angiosperms

Class: Eudicots

Order: Saxifragales

Family: Crassulaceae

Genus: Echeveria

Species: Elegans

Water Storage in Leaves: thick, fleshy leaves. Survives long periods of drought.Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis, stomata open at night to reduce water loss and close during the day to minimize evaporation.Rosette Shape: reducing water loss by minimizing the surface area exposed to the sun.Waxy Cuticle: A thick, waxy cuticle covers the leaves, reducing water loss and protecting against intense sunlight.Shallow Root System: shallow but extensive root system that allows it to quickly absorb water from light rains. These advantages have led to microevolution within populations of Echeveria elegans, with individuals that possess these traits having higher survival and reproductive rates. Over time, these traits become more prevalent within the population thus becoming a different species  (meaning macroevolution).