Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is one of the most eye-catching succulents. This plant is unique in that it turns reddish when placed in full sun or cool weather. It requires low maintenance, as it does not have to be watered very often. Please note that this plant is dangerous to pets if ingested.
Common Name |
Red Flames, Red Pagoda, Campfire plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire'
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Genus
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Crassula
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Crassula capitella 'Campfire'.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Crassula capitella 'Campfire' needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Crassula capitella 'Campfire' needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Crassula capitella 'Campfire' prefers Medium humidity levels, between 30% and 50%. |
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Crassula capitella 'Campfire'. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Crassula capitella 'Campfire' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Crassula capitella 'Campfire' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
6 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
Chili Red
Orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Crassula capitella 'Campfire' toxic to pets? |
Yes
Crassula Capitella Campfire is also toxic to dogs |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Crassula capitella 'Campfire', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Native Region |
Find out where the Crassula capitella 'Campfire' plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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