Gifted to me over a year ago, I knew nothing of the genus. However, I assumed it would grow similarly to an Echeveria, which turned out to be a valid assumption. What I did not expect is the fragility of the white farina coating. A few months in an inadvertent washed off most of it while misting some nearby Tillandsia. That error in mind I work diligently to keep the leaves absolutely dry. Now the only challenge is removing flower spikes without damaging the delicate powder coating.