Echeveria setosa

Technical Sheet – Echeveria setosa

Common name: Echeveria setosa
Scientific name: Echeveria setosa
Family: Crassulaceae

Characteristics

• Type of plant: Perennial succulent

• Size: Up to 15–20 cm tall

• Shape: Rosette of thick, lance-shaped leaves with slightly toothed edges

• Color: Gray-green leaves with pinkish tips, often covered with fine white hairs giving a velvety look

• Flowers: Small orange to red flowers in clusters

Care

• Light: Needs plenty of bright light, preferably direct sunlight. Can tolerate indirect light

• Temperature: Prefers 18–25°C. Not frost-tolerant

• Watering: Moderate. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings

• Substrate: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix with some sand

• Fertilizer: Once a month during spring and summer with succulent fertilizer

• Winter care: Reduce watering during dormancy

Benefits

• Decoration: Great for rock gardens, bright interiors or terraces

• Low maintenance: Perfect for beginners

Notes

• Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets, but not recommended for ingestion

• Propagation: Easily propagated by leaf cuttings