Firecracker Plant. A lovely succulent with mid-green leaves covered with white hairs and pretty flower stems of yellow tipped red flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Echeveria setosa
A lovely succulent with mid-green leaves covered with white hairs and pretty flower stems of yellow tipped red flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Echeveria |
|---|---|
| Species | setosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Firecracker Plant |
| Flower Colour | red, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Aphids, Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Seed |
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