Echeveria Firefly

About Echeveria 'Firefly'

Echeveria 'Firefly' is a luminous hybrid cultivar celebrated for its radiant foliage and compact symmetry. This specimen forms 5-inch diameter rosettes of spatulate leaves with a base hue of citrine-yellow, transitioning to vibrant lime-green centers. Under optimal sunlight, leaf margins ignite with persistent coral-pink flushing, creating a bioluminescent effect. Mature plants produce arching inflorescences in late spring, bearing bell-shaped flowers with tangerine petals and golden stamens. Its consistent coloration and moderate offsetting habit make it exceptionally versatile for terrariums, living arrangements, and drought-tolerant landscapes.

How to Care for Echeveria 'Firefly'

Light: Requires 5-6 hours of direct morning sun with bright filtered afternoon light. Southern exposures enhance coral margins; in USDA zones 9-11, utilize 30% shade cloth when temperatures exceed 85°F (29°C) to prevent photobleaching.

Water: Employ deep watering only when soil is completely dry (finger-test to 1.5-inch depth). Summer intervals: 10-14 days; winter dormancy: monthly. Prevent water contact with foliage to preserve farina.

Temperature: Ideal range: 60-78°F (15-26°C). Tolerates brief exposure to 30°F (-1°C) when absolutely dry. Prolonged heat above 90°F (32°C) necessitates active airflow enhancement.

Soil & Potting: Plant in 60% mineral grit (perlite/scoria) amended with 40% coconut coir. Select shallow glazed ceramic pots 1.5 inches wider than rosettes - light blue or green glazes accentuate foliage hues.

Fertilizer: Apply low-nitrogen formula (4-6-5 NPK) at 20% strength monthly during active growth (March-October). Discontinue during winter dormancy.

Pests & Disease: Resistant to most pests; occasional aphid infestations respond to pyrethrin sprays. Primary concern is crown rot - ensure rosettes remain elevated above substrate level.

Propagation: Echeveria 'Firefly' propagates most effectively via leaf cuttings with 80% success. Select mid-rosette leaves, dry for 5 days, place on dry pumice. Maintain 70-75°F (21-24°C) under 40% shade. Initiate misting after 3 weeks when roots emerge. Rosettes mature in 5-7 months, with optimal results in early spring.

More Information

Primary color: Citrine-yellow with lime centers
Secondary color: Coral-pink margins (sun-stressed)
Bloom color: Tangerine with gold stamens
Product format: 4 inch potted plant
Cold hardiness: USDA Zones 9b-11 (30°F/-1°C min when dry)
Suitability: Terrariums, fairy gardens, office windowsills
Propagation: Leaf cuttings (spring optimal)
Special characteristics: Farina-protected foliage, slow offsetting, UV-reactive pigments

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Fortunately, shipping is available to Alaska, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. However, due to numerous factors beyond our control, including customs checks and shipping delays, free shipping to Hawaii and Puerto Rico is not an option. And we can not provide the 14-day quality guarantee for orders going to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. We appreciate your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!