Echeveria setosa (Mexican Firecracker)
Mexican Firecracker, Firecracker Plant, Firecracker Echeveria, Hen and Chicks
Very distinct, award-winning Echeveria setosa (Mexican Firecracker) is an evergreen succulent with stemless rosettes, 6 in. wide (15 cm), packed with one hundred or more fleshy, spoon-shaped, green leaves covered with dense white hairs. In late spring, it sends up 1ft. tall (30 cm) stems which bear urn-shaped red flowers adorned with yellow tips. This Echeveria offsets readily and will form a dense carpet of rose-like rosettes over time. A great choice for rock gardens, green roofs or containers.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 2-3 in. tall (5-7 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- Easily grown in sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun or partial shade. This succulent is drought tolerant, but does best with an occasional watering. Do not water when dormant. Fertilize sparingly to stop excessive growth
- Perfect for rock gardens, green roofs or containers.
- Deer resistant
- Virtually disease free. Watch for mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
- Propagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Separate offsets in spring
- Native to Mexico
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
| Climate Zones | 17, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
| Plant Family | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spread | 1' (30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9
– 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
| Climate Zones | 17, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
| Plant Family | Echeveria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spread | 1' (30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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