Crassula capitella Campfire Plant
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Crassula capitella is known by its common name “Campfire Plant”. It is a summer-dormant plant with its origin in South Africa. This succulent belongs to the family Crassulaceae. Campfire plant grows up to 15 cm in height and proves to be an excellent choice for accenting a garden.
Growth Rate
This succulent has a fast growth rate and is also a great choice for a houseplant.
Flowering
Crassula capitella blooms in white color throughout the spring and summer seasons.
Watering
This low-growing plant does need to be watered every 2-3 days, but you don't have to water it as much as most other plants. Campfire plants have the typical succulent watering needs.
Soil
Campfire succulent plants are easy to grow in well-drained soils. Plant this variety in a warm area in soil with good drainage.
Hardiness
Since Crassula capitella is not frost tolerant, it's best to plant it indoors if you live in a zone that gets colder than 30° F (-1.1° C). These plants belong to the hardiness zone of 9a to 11b.
Light
Campfire plants grow beautifully in full sun and partial shade.
Propagation
These ornamental plants can be propagated easily through offsets of leaf, stem, and root cuttings.
These unique Crassula capitella Campfire succulent plants are a great addition to the home landscape. This variety is very low maintenance.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Spring / summer |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Campfire plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower | Light green |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Height | 15 to 40 cm |
| Origin | South africa |
| Pot Size | 2 inch |
| Scientific Name | 2 Inch Crassula capitella |
| Shape | Campfire |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |