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Echeveria setosa
Place it in a sunny position.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate temperatures down to -3,9 °C in the short term.
The epithet setosa translates as hairy. It refers to the distinctive whitish hairs that cover the leaves.
Echeveria setosa is sometimes called Mexican Firecracker. However, professionally it is called Echeveria setosa var. setosa. The epithet setosa translates from Latin as hairy and refers to the hairs on the leaves. It is originally from Mexico, where it is widespread throughout the Puebla area. It is a very variable species and there are many cultivars.
The spoon-shaped leaves tend to be thick, fleshy and turn bright to dark green. They are covered with fine white hairs. Overall, the leaves grow to about 7 cm long and 2 cm wide. Short stems terminate the rosettes and branch quite profusely. Each rosette can reach a diameter of up to 12 cm. From late spring to summer, beautiful orange to red flowers bloom on stems up to 20 cm long. They are enlivened by delicate yellow tips. The succulent is not fertilised and generally does not require much care. There is also a crested form, as well as many cultivars and growth combinations. The white hairs are a delight with their shaggy appearance and the succulent is a great option for growing in apartments with central heating.