Mexican firecracker
Also known as: firecracker plant
An evergreen succulent with stemless rosettes of spoon-shaped green leaves covered with dense white hairs; urn-shaped red and yellow flowers are borne in one-sided racemes from late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Mexican firecracker (Echeveria setosa)
- Genus
- Echeveria
- Family
- Crassulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Mexican firecracker
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Mexican firecracker
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Mexican firecracker care guide
- Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Let gritty soil dry fully before each thorough watering cycle
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly in warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem or leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Separate offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep just moist at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer. Keep almost dry in the winter. Stand plants outside during the summer months
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs, vine weevil and aphids
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