Crassula Campfire - Succulent Plant

Crassula capitella (Campfire) is a branching succulent plant with fleshy propeller like leaves that mature from light green to bright red.

What makes it special

Best for pot culture. Gives cooling effect to eyes. Easy to grow with low maintenance.

Pack contents

• Crassula Campfire - Succulent Plant
• 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Crassula capitella or the Campfire Plant is a perennial succulent plant native to southern Africa. Campfire crassula is a branching succulent with fleshy leaves that mature from bright lime green to bright red. Great for borders, containers, edging, fillers, ground covers, rock gardens, xeriscaping, and coastal gardens. Campfire Plant grows as an evergreen and is a flowering succulent. Being an evergreen plant, it will keep its leaves throughout the year. Campfire Plant is known for its clump-forming habit and growing to a height up to 30 centimeter.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 5 inch (13 cm)
• Plant Spread: 4 inch (10 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Crassula capitella,Crassula capitella Campfire,Crassula Blaze, Crassula Flame
• Maximum Reachable Height: up to 30 centimeter
• Bloom Time: April-June
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Planting and care: Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

Light Requirement At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day. SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. WateringPoke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) in pot feels dry to touch. As rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. Do not over-water the plant. Apply water preferably in morning or evening. Application of Fertilizer Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily. . During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan).Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Re-potting When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer. Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable growing condition. For re-potting procedure click here

Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area. Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
DontsDo not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes. Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Crassula Campfire care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light. Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml ) water when top soil (3-4 inches) in pot feels dry to touch. Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

• Sunlight: At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.
• Watering: Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml ) water when top soil (3-4 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Soil: Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content
• Temperature: 20 to 30 degree celsius
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Crassula Campfire special featureThe Campfire crassula is a branching succulent with fleshy propeller-like leaves that mature from bright lime green to bright red. Leaves turn bright red if not over-watered and the plant receives direct sun for most of the day, during drought or in cold temperatures.

Crassula Campfire uses

• Ornamental Use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose like borders, containers, edging, fillers, ground covers, rock gardens

It containsSrItem name1Crassula Campfire - Succulent Plant23 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)