Mexican Firecracker, Hen and Chicks, Echeveria
Echeveriasetosa 'Firecracker'

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Echeveria (ech-eh-VER-ee-a)
Species: setosa (set-OH-suh)
Cultivar: Firecracker

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting