Crassula capitella 'Campfire'
CrassulaceaeCrassula capitella ‘Campfire’ · a succulent from the Crassulaceae family, with fleshy, opposite leaves forming geometric patterns. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Crassula capitella 'Campfire'
Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is one of the most distinctive succulents in the Crassulaceae family. Its origin is in mainly South Africa, also Madagascar. The most striking thing about this plant is opposite fleshy leaves in columns or rosettes, a feature that defines its personality and sets it apart within its genus.
At Succulentae we grow every Crassula capitella 'Campfire' directly in our nursery in southeastern Spain, in conditions of intense sun, low humidity and mineral substrate that replicate its natural habitat. That's why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Crassula capitella 'Campfire' | |
| Family | Crassulaceae | |
| Origin | mainly South Africa, also Madagascar | |
| Natural habitat | arid and semi-arid zones | |
| Adult size | 5 cm to 3 m depending on species | |
| Flowering | small star-shaped white or pink flowers | |
| Propagation | leaf or stem cutting, very easy | |
| Toxicity | toxic if ingested |
Did you know?
Crassula ovata is known as the "Money Tree" or "Jade Tree" in Asian culture and is considered a symbol of prosperity and good luck.
Luz
Direct sun or very bright light
Riego
Moderate in spring-summer, sparse in winter; let it dry out between waterings
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C
