Mexican Fire Cracker (Echeveria setosa)
Echeveria setosa, the Mexican Fire Cracker, is a rosette-forming succulent with fuzzy green leaves tipped in red, producing bright orange-red flowers.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy composition is ideal.
Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light is ideal.
Can tolerate some direct sun, but avoid intense afternoon heat.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix is essential. A gritty, sandy composition is ideal.
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Do not fertilize in fall or winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-20 cm
Spread
20-30 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None, but growth slows in winter
Leaf Color
Green, Red
Leaf Type
Fleshy, spatulate leaves covered in fine white hairs
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSaxifragales
- familyCrassulaceae
- genusEcheveria
- speciesEcheveria setosa
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No