Echeveria setosa
Also known as: Mexican firecracker
The Mexican firecracker: rosettes fully covered in fine white bristles (a sun-protection adaptation), with red-and-yellow bell flowers. It belongs to the Echeveria genus, comes from Mexico (Puebla/Oaxaca), stays around Rosette 7–12 cm, clumping, and tolerates USDA 9b–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Echeveria
- Origin: Mexico (Puebla/Oaxaca)
- Mature size: Rosette 7–12 cm, clumping
- Hardiness: USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Origin
- Mexico (Puebla/Oaxaca)
- Mature size
- Rosette 7–12 cm, clumping
- Growth habit
- Dense rosettes covered in fine white hairs
- Leaf colour
- Bright green bristly leaves
- Flower colour
- Red-yellow bells
- Hardiness
- USDA 9b–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Mexican firecracker
About the Echeveria setosa
The Mexican firecracker: rosettes fully covered in fine white bristles (a sun-protection adaptation), with red-and-yellow bell flowers. The hairs make it more shade- and moisture-tolerant than naked echeverias.
Care and cultivation
Grow in a fast-draining gritty mix with bright light and morning sun. Water deeply only when bone dry. Remove spent stalks and dried lower leaves; handle leaves by the stem to protect the farina. Light: Bright light with morning sun; colour deepens with light. Water: Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix, 50% grit.
Description
Echeveria setosa is a Echeveria succulent from Mexico (Puebla/Oaxaca). The Mexican firecracker: rosettes fully covered in fine white bristles (a sun-protection adaptation), with red-and-yellow bell flowers. The hairs make it more shade- and moisture-tolerant than naked echeverias.
Identification
Key identification features: Bright green bristly leaves leaves in a Dense rosettes covered in fine white hairs form, reaching Rosette 7–12 cm, clumping. Also known as Mexican firecracker. Nickname: 'Mexican firecracker'. Nickname: 'Mexican firecracker'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Echeveria setosa?
Soak-and-dry; every 10–14 days in growth. Let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce water in winter.
Is Echeveria setosa toxic to pets?
Non-toxic. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Related succulents
Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Echeveria setosa, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.