Echeveria Mexican Fire Cracker

Echeveria Mexican Fire Cracker is a delightfully charming and tactile collector's succulent that surprises with her soft, understated beauty. Despite her fiery name, she captivates with a quiet, velvety elegance — her slender leaves covered in fine, tiny hairs that give her a soft, fuzzy texture that is simply irresistible to touch.

Her slender, elongated leaves are a soft green to grey-green, arranged in a neat rosette that has a gentle, feathery quality unlike most smooth-leaved Echeverias. Soft, tactile and quietly beautiful — Echeveria Mexican Fire Cracker is a wonderful textural contrast in any succulent collection and a favourite with anyone who discovers her unique, velvety charm!

Plant Information

Botanical Name
Echeveria 'Mexican Fire Cracker'

Leaf Colour
Soft green to grey-green — slender leaves covered in fine tiny hairs giving a soft, velvety, fuzzy texture

Form
Neat rosette with slender, elongated leaves — feathery and delicately textured

Mature Size
8–12cm rosette diameter

Sunlight
Bright indirect light to full sun — maintains best colouring and compact form in good light

Watering
Deep, infrequent watering — allow soil to dry completely between waterings

Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix

Frost Tolerance
Frost sensitive — protect below 4°C

Pot Size
Supplied in a 12cm pot

Important Notes

• Water at the base: Never water from above — always water at soil level to protect the delicate tiny hairs on the leaves
• Handle with care: The fine hair covering is delicate — avoid touching the leaves to preserve her soft, velvety texture
• Avoid overwatering: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings — she is drought-tolerant and prefers to stay on the dry side
• Delivery: Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant

Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.