One of the rarest echeverias and that you won’t find easily (we refer to distant equal varieties of this species), is Echeveria setosa. Have you heard of her?
It is said to be ‘hairy echeveria’ because of this characteristic it possesses, but what else can we know about it? Afterwards We present you the most complete guide with its most important characteristics, varieties and care. Don’t lose it.
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How is Echeveria setosa
The setosa echeveria, also known as hairy or hairy echeveria, is one of the most impressive, and sometimes leaves you wondering if you can touch it or not. These are plants that do not grow much, since they will only be about 7-15 centimeters. As for the rosette, it can be a little larger, between 15 and 20 cm.
Its stem is very, very small and always grows in the form of rosettes. Although its main color is green, the truth is that we can find different shades of apple green, bluish, dark or gray. Moreover, in each of them there is always a red tint to the tips of the leavessometimes imperceptible by the hairs.
Those who have had such an echeveria in their hands say that it is like having a stuffed animal, and it is that the touch is very similar, so there are many who opt for it. It must be taken into account that it is one of the few that stands out and differentiates itself from echeverias (beyond the color of the leaves).
Regarding the flowers, she sheds them in spring and summer and they will be yellow with a red base. They are bell shaped and the flower stalk will reach 15-20 cm in height, being able to house 6-9 flowers.
It is native to Mexico, however, it is very difficult to find it in its natural habitat and It is considered an endangered echeveria. Yes, although it can be easily found in stores, or by the people who have it and reproduce it, the truth is that where it came from it has practically disappeared.
Varieties
Do you remember that we told you before that it is one of those of which you are going to find different varieties? Well yes, Echeveria pilosa (scientific name of Echeveria setosa), allows not only to find the “originals” on the market, but also variants and hybrids of these. The best known (and marketed) are the following:
- Spire of Setosa.
- Setosa Ciliata (this one actually lacks hairs or these are only concentrated in part of the leaves).
- Echeveria setosa cristata.
- Setosa Fo42.
- Setosa minor.
- Echeveria setosa diminuta (or deminuta).
In general, all of them are easy to find and their price is not too high.
Echeveria setosa treatment
Now you know more about Echeveria setosa. So this time we want to help you know what you need to do to take care of it and make it look like a stuffed plant. And from now on, we tell you, it’s not as hard as you might think.
location and temperature
It is one of the few echeverias that we are going to tell you who You can have both indoors and outdoors. Especially indoors.
And it is that it is not as demanding with lighting as other echeverias can be. Yeah, it needs sun, and if possible direct a few hours in the morning, but after noon it prefers indirect light and only appreciates the other hours of the afternoon. That’s why it can be inside the house.
Of course, you can also have it outdoors, but be careful because too much light can cause the leaves to burn or wrinkle, spoiling their appearance.
Regarding the temperature, Echeveria setosa is one of the types that absorbs the most water through the leavesit can therefore withstand very high and dry temperatures very well.
But when it’s very cold it’s more difficult. Even so, as long as you keep it dry and protected, you won’t have any problems.
Substrate
always opt for soil that has plenty of drainage to prevent the plant from being damaged by water. The best is a mixture of universal soil, earthworm humus, volcanic stone, perlite and river sand.
Irrigation
Echeveria setosa is one of the echeverias that require the least irrigation. And it is that It can go 2 weeks without you watering it and nothing will happen to it. In fact, in winter, this can be done with monthly watering.
Of course, everything will depend on where you live and the climate of this plant. But it is better for the substrate to be very dry and to water little than to pass with it.
Subscriber
Yes OK does not need a subscriber (like any of the Echeverias), if you wish, you can opt for homemade products such as eggshell (this will help avoid fungus) or banana or potato peel.
Plagues and diseases
The most common ones that usually go for the Echeveria setosa are the aphids, scale insects, snails and spider mites. If this happens you will need to use neem oil or potassium soap to get rid of it and apply it every two weeks as a preventative.
As for diseases, the most common is root rot due to overwatering.
Multiplication
Do you want to propagate Echeveria pilosa? Well, you can do it in three different ways:
- By seeds: a rather long process but which makes it possible to obtain several plants at the same time.
- By sheets: the process takes several weeks, but it’s still what most people are encouraged to do. To do this, you need to remove a full leaf from the Echeveria and place it in a pot so that the roots begin to grow. At this time, it can be buried a bit as the new plant comes out.
- By shoots or progeny: These are the templates that are born on the sides or under the main rosette. They are children of the ones you have and you just have to let them grow enough to cut them and place them in a separate pot. Thus, you will have another plant like this.
Now if Do you know everything you need to have an Echeveria setosa at home?. Do you dare to have it? Already have one? We read you in the comments.