🌱 Morphology
    Forms a compact, symmetrical rosette with relatively slow growth, which can reach approximately 12–25 cm in diameter. Its leaves are fleshy, broad, spatulate, and end in a short point; they are arranged in a spiral with a very regular geometry. A whitish pruinose coating covers the surface and produces shades of pearl grey, silver, and pale lilac, which vary depending on the light, temperature, and hydration status. The pruinose coating is easily removed by touching the leaves, so it is advisable to handle it with care.

🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family
Botanical species described in 1980, native to Nuevo León, in northeastern Mexico. It inhabits dry climate regions, on rocky terrain and xerophytic scrublands. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and Urceolatae series.

❄️ Temperature
USDA 9b: −3.9 °C. This value represents the lower limit of the climate zone, not a guaranteed minimum temperature for the plant. It is recommended to protect it from intense and prolonged frosts, especially if the substrate remains moist.

☀️ Lighting
Full sun, with gradual acclimatization. As a reference, a DLI PAR of 15–25 mol·m⁻²·day⁻¹ is recommended. Abundant lighting favors the compact shape of the rosette and its silver tones; in very hot summers, it may benefit from protection during the hours of maximum sunlight.

💧 Growth cycle and watering
Winter dormancy. During active growth, it is recommended to water thoroughly and let the substrate dry before watering again. In winter, water input is reduced, especially at low temperatures. Drainage must be excellent, and it is advisable to prevent water from collecting in the center of the rosette.

🌸 Flowering
Produces arched or ascending flower stems, with bell-shaped flowers in shades of pale pink to coral, which contrast with the silver foliage. Flowering usually occurs from late winter to spring in cultivation, although it may vary with environmental conditions. 

🌿 Nutrition
During the active growth period, Desert CHOICE® Succulents is recommended, applied after watering. Before flowering, it can be supplemented with Desert CHOICE® Flowering. During winter dormancy, fertilization is not recommended.

This is an inimitable xerophyte grown in Madrid in a technological square pot and with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi and biofungicides.

In a 30 cm pot