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Campfire Crassula

Crassula Capitella 'Campfire'

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Overview

The Campfire Crassula (Crassula capitella 'Campfire') is a striking succulent that boasts fleshy, propeller-like leaves that transition from bright green to fiery red. It grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide, offering a vivid ground cover or accent in drought-resistant landscapes. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it's hardy up to 20-30°F and requires minimal watering once established, thriving in well-draining soil.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Arid

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — propeller-like leaves that transition from bright green to fiery red

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — white flowers in the garden

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — or in container arrangements where its blazing foliage can truly shine

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — it's hardy up to 20-30°F and requires minimal watering once established

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — Water requirements are modest; overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — offering a vivid ground cover or accent in drought-resistant landscapes

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — is optimal.<br><br>During the summer

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Arid

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Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — propeller-like leaves that transition from bright green to fiery red

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — white flowers in the garden

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — or in container arrangements where its blazing foliage can truly shine

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — it's hardy up to 20-30°F and requires minimal watering once established

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — Water requirements are modest; overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — offering a vivid ground cover or accent in drought-resistant landscapes

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — is optimal.<br><br>During the summer

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — propeller-like leaves that transition from bright green to fiery red; or in container arrangements where

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — commonly known as Campfire Crassula

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — It grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — is a vibrant and striking succulent that offers a fiery display of color in any landscape design

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — The Campfire Crassula (Crassula capitella 'Campfire') is a striking succulent that boasts fleshy

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — adding a delicate touch to the plant's striking foliage

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — making it ideal for xeriscaping or areas where water conservation is necessary

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — which are the focal point of this plant's performance in your garden

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — The Campfire Crassula (Crassula capitella 'Campfire') is a striking succulent that boasts fleshy; offering

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — thriving in well-draining soil

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — succulent with white blooms

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — allowing the soil to dry out between watering sessions

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — the Campfire Crassula fits well in rock gardens

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — Preferring full sun to partial shade

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — succulent for full or half or shade

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — the true appeal lies in its ever-changing leaves

Campfire Crassula (Crassula Capitella 'Campfire') — unassuming white flowers may emerge

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