Echeveria setosa types include Deminuta, Minor, Cristata. In this post, you will find their aesthetics and features which help you distinguish these varieties and choose the best for your house. I also will tell you about caring for them and you will find facts about these Echeveria setosa types.
Echeveria setosa also known as the Mexican Firecracker, is a small succulent with fuzzy, red-tipped leaves. This lovely plant has compact rosettes shape of green leaves. Its leaves are covered with tiny hairs, giving them a velvety texture.
I love the vibrant red or orange tips of its leaves which will be stunning under intense sunlight. The good news is that Echeveria setosa is a relatively low-maintenance plant in your collection. Keep reading to find out more about its varieties and even more.
Echeveria setosa types
Echeveria setosa is a hybrid succulent that doesn’t have specific named varieties. However, there can be variations in the intensity of the red tips on the leaves, as well as slight differences in growth habits and rosette sizes. These variations are often influenced by factors such as growing conditions, sunlight exposure, and genetic differences within the hybrid population.
Anyway, below are all forms or cultivars of Echeveria setosa, a succulent highly prized for its fuzz and red leaf tips. Let’s look at the main characteristics of each:
1. Echeveria setosa var. Deminuta
It is a variety with smaller, more compact rosettes than the typical species. The leaves are a glaucous blue and have less dense fuzz, but the tips remain red. It’s a popular choice for its small size and ability to form dense mats. (read my other post about blue types of Echeveria)
2. Echeveria setosa var. Minor
Similar to the Deminuta variety, with smaller rosettes and narrower, elongated leaves. The fuzz is slightly denser.
3. Echeveria setosa f. Cristata
It is a crested form, meaning the leaves grow irregularly and overlap, creating ridges or crests. Collectors seek this unique and sought-after form.
Key Differences of Echeveria setosa types
| Feature | Echeveria setosa var. Deminuta | Echeveria setosa var. Minor | Echeveria setosa f. Cristata |
| Rosette Size | Small and compact | Small and compact | Variable, depending on the crest shape |
| Leaf Shape | Spatulate, glaucous blue | Narrow and elongated | Irregular, overlapping |
| Fuzz | Less dense | Slightly denser | Variable, depending on the crest shape |
| Growth | Forms dense mats | Forms dense mats | Crested growth |
Care for Echeveria setosa types
All varieties of Echeveria setosa require similar care:
- Light: Very bright, but avoid direct sun during the hottest hours.
- Temperature: Mild temperatures, not below 10°C.
- Watering: Regular in spring and summer, but let the soil dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
- Soil: Well-draining, specific for succulents. (read my other post about the best potting soil mix for houseplants)
- Fertilization: Every 2-3 months with a fertilizer for cacti and succulents. (read my other post about the best fertilizer for houseplants)
Fun Facts about Echeveria setosa types
- Hybridization: Echeveria setosa is a natural hybrid between Echeveria pulvinata var. leucotricha and Echeveria mexicana. This hybridization has resulted in unique characteristics, such as the fuzzy texture and red-tipped leaves.
- Variability: Many other varieties and cultivars of Echeveria setosa have slightly different characteristics.
- Flowers: In spring, it produces tubular flower spikes in red and yellow.
Conclusion of Echeveria setosa types
Now you have a catalogue of Echeveria setosa varieties including deminuta, minor, and cristata. I think all three are fascinating. However, choosing a variety will depend on your personal taste and available space, but I wish to have all of them.
To help you with this issue, I suggest that if you’re looking for a compact and mat-forming plant, Deminuta or minor might be ideal. However, if you prefer unusual shapes, Cristata can be the one for you. I also told you how to grow them in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil.
Elahe Rabiei
Hi, I’m Elaheh. My Academic major is plant protection, and houseplants are my expertise. As a houseplant lover, my house is full of indoor plants and it is my passion to take care of them. Hence, I’m here to share my knowledge and experience about growing healthy houseplants. I am also a plant protection advisor, so feel free to ask me any questions you may have.