Crassula capitella
Campfire Plant
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Campfire Plant (Crassula capitella) - Description
Crassula Capitella or the Campfire Plant is a perennial flowering plant native to southern Africa. It blooms in the summer with white flowers.
Campfire Plant (Crassula capitella) - Blooming
Clusters of pink/red, star-shaped flowers, which bloom fall-spring in full sun.
Campfire Plant (Crassula capitella) - Growth
House plant, container plant, or landscaping shrub in tropical south. Fleshy leaves, stout trunk, sturdy limbs. Plant will stay small if kept in small container, but can reach up to 9 feet.
Campfire Plant (Crassula capitella) - Planting
Plant in soil with good drainage. Use caution in planting in areas with extreme summers or winters- plants should be shielded overhead from cold or heat overexposure. Sow seeds in early spring. Propagate from cuttings, stem or leaf, in spring or summer.
Campfire Plant (Crassula capitella) - Pest
Crassulas are susceptible to snails and slugs. To control snails and slugs, use snail bait.
Campfire Plant (Crassula capitella) - Interesting facts
Crassula come almost exclusively from South Africa, and often take on unusual geometric patterns in their growth.
Campfire Plant (Crassula capitella) - Soil and irrigation
Requires little to no water. Needs excellent drainage, let soil dry between waterings.
