Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Also Known As

Crassula cocinea 'Campfire'
Crassula erosula 'Campfire'
Crassula subacaulis ssp. erosula 'Campfire'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

9a-12

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Crassula capitella 'Campfire' plant details

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender. Red,Yellow,& green overlapping leaves

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Red bloom, spring-fall

By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

Cannot handle our full sun. Protect from cold. Light Shade. White Flowers. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

A showy Crassula, with amber succulent foliage that takes on reddish tones in cooler temperatures. It has a sprawling habit and never gets taller than 6-8". White starry flowers in winter. A.k.a. Crassula erosula 'Campfire'.

By: Avant Gardens

Branchy to 1ft. tall with green to bright red leaves. Hardy to 30F.

By: Cactus Jungle

HOT! Angular lime leaves with shocking fiery highlights bring year-round pizzazz to the xeriscape, container, or sunny border. ‘Campfire’ requires very little care, & prefers a location with good sun & good drainage. Blooms with inconspicuous white flowers in Fall & can be cut back by half afterwards. When planted in mass it can be used as a groundcover – it grows 6" high & as wide as 3’. Stress makes for a more colorful plant, so don’t baby it too much! Inlanders would do well to keep this one away from their hottest sun.