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Echeveria setosa 'Arrow'

Also Known As

  • Echeveria 'Arrow Setosa'
  • Arrow Mexican Fire Cracker

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Echeveria setosa 'Arrow' plant details

Echeveria setosa 'Arrow' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echeveria setosa 'Arrow'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echeveria setosa 'Arrow'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Pointed rod-like foliage with red tips.
Young plants have fuzzy leaves. The leaves under intense light will have red edges The flowers are red with yellow highlights.

Gardening facts about Echeveria setosa 'Arrow' plant

How to Grow Echeveria setosa 'Arrow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 6"-8"

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Zones

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Height: 6"-36"

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2"-8"

Width: 4"-12"

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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