How to Care for Crassula capitella (Campfire Crassula)

Korean name: 크라술라 카피텔라

This succulent features fleshy leaves that turn red and stack in a rose-like rosette shape. It prefers strong light and is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners. It propagates easily and grows well both indoors and outdoors.

Key facts

• Category: Succulent
• Family: Crassulaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Southern Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: succulent, beginner-friendly, red leaves, full sun, easy propagation
• Also known as: Campfire Crassula, Red Pagoda, Crassula Fireplant

Care Guide

• Light: Requires full sunlight to thrive.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil formulated for succulents.
• Humidity: Prefers dry conditions.
• Temperature: Suitable temperature is 15~28°C.
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Crassula capitella?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Crassula capitella?

It likes Requires full sunlight to thrive.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use well-draining soil formulated for succulents..

Is Crassula capitella safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Crassula capitella good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around Suitable temperature is 15~28°C.. Humidity: Prefers dry conditions.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season..