Plant Care Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

About Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Plants in the Crassula genus are amazingly diverse and come in an incredible assortment of sizes and colors. Many of the ones we grow today are native to a small region in South Africa, which makes that diversity even more amazing! They're super low maintenance plants that can handle long periods of drought, so great if you're prone to skipping waters (we won't tell). 🫢 Make sure they get plenty of sunlight and that they're planted in a pot with a drainage hole and they'll be happy as can be!

Taxonomy

Crassula capitella 'Campfire'
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales

Also known as

crassula campfire and Crassula Capitella Bonfire

How to care for Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

💦 Water

How often to water your Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Water needs for Crassula capitella 'Campfire'
0.5 cups
every 12

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Crassula capitella 'Campfire': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crassula capitella 'Campfire' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crassula capitella 'Campfire': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crassula capitella 'Campfire' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →

Benefits of Growing Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →

Common Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →

Outdoor Care Guide for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →


💦 Water Needs

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Water Frequency →

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Light Requirements →

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Edible? →

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Toxicity to Cats →

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Toxicity to Dogs →

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →

Best Pots for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →

What Are Healthy Crassula capitella 'Campfire' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Crassula capitella 'Campfire' to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Crassula capitella 'Campfire' is native to South Africa.


🌸 Flowers
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Crassula capitella 'Campfire' can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Crassula capitella 'Campfire' →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Crassula capitella 'Campfire'. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Crassula capitella 'Campfire'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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