Campfire Succulent

Crassula capitella ‘Campfire‘ is an attractive form of Crassula capitella with fleshy, propeller-like, light green leaves that turn into brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in full sun. It is a succulent with a sprawling habit and grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and up to 3 feet (90 cm) wide.Crassula capitella (Campfire) is a branching succulent plant with fleshy propeller like leaves that mature from light green to bright red.

What makes it special:.

Best for pot culture.
Gives cooling effect to eyes.
Easy to grow with low maintenance.

Sr	Item name
1	Crassula Campfire – Succulent Plant
2	3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Crassula capitella or the Campfire Plant is a perennial succulent plant native to southern Africa.Campfire crassula is a branching succulent with fleshy leaves that mature from bright lime green to bright red. Great for borders, containers, edging, fillers, ground covers, rock gardens, xeriscaping, and coastal gardens.

Campfire Plant grows as an evergreen and is a flowering succulent. Being an evergreen plant, it will keep its leaves throughout the year.Campfire Plant is known for its clump-forming habit and growing to a height up to 30 centimeter.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height	5 inch (13 cm)
Plant Spread	4 inch (10 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name	Crassula capitella,Crassula capitella Campfire,Crassula Blaze, Crassula Flame
Maximum Reachable Height	up to 30 centimeter
Bloom Time	April-June
Difficulty Level	Easy

Planting And Care

Light Requirement

At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.

Soil

The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.

Watering

Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
As rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Do not over-water the plant.
Apply water preferably in morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily. .
During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan).
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Re-potting

When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable growing condition.

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Plant Protection

Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

Donts

Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Crassula Campfire Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml ) water when top soil (3-4 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Sunlight	At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.
Watering	Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml ) water when top soil (3-4 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
Soil	Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content
Temperature	20 to 30 degree celsius
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer

Crassula Campfire Special Feature

The Campfire crassula is a branching succulent with fleshy propeller-like leaves that mature from bright lime green to bright red. Leaves turn bright red if not over-watered and the plant receives direct sun for most of the day, during drought or in cold temperatures.