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Echeveria setosa var. minor
A sunny habitat is ideal for the plant.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate -3.9 °C in the short term. However, the plant is not hardy.
The succulent consists of light blue to blue-green leaves that are densely packed together. They grow fine white hairs and the whole plant has a cute appearance with its low stature.
Echeveria setosa var. minor, a cute succulent with hairy leaves, bears two important features in its name. The name 'setosa' comes from Latin and means 'hairy', referring to the fine white hairs that decorate the leaves of the plant. The second part of the name, 'var. minor', is a Latin adjective meaning 'smaller', referring to the compact shape and ground growth of this variety. Echeveria setosa var. minor is found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, in the Sierra Mixteca mountains near Tepelmeme Villa de Morelos. It can be found, for example, on the north-eastern slope of the Tepelmeme volcano at an altitude of around 2 200 m above sea level.
The plant forms small rosettes of clustered leaves, with light blue to blue-green colour and fine white hairs. These hairs serve to attract and trap moisture from the air, ensuring the plant's survival during dry periods. The bladed or obovate leaves grow up to 3 cm long and 1 cm wide. The entire rosette reaches a diameter of about 7 cm. This plant usually grows solitary, but over time it may develop offsets from the base.
The bell-shaped flowers tend to be reddish and have a yellow tip. They appear in late spring on racemes on unbranched stems with small bristly leaves.
The plant should not be fertilised. Echeveria setosa var. minor is a charming succulent that will win the hearts of growers with its cute appearance and easy care. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller interiors and makes it a bright addition to windowsills or succulent arrangements.