Family: Crassulaceae • Pot diameter: 8.5 cm • Height: 15 cm
From green to “flame” — the succulent that lights up in the cold 🔥
Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’ forms rosettes and offsets with excellent branching. In sun the leaves turn vivid red-orange; in shade they remain green. In winter, the coloration deepens even further.
🔥 Foliage blushes intense red/orange in sun and cold
🧩 Many offsets — quickly fills the pot
🎯 Compact habit, perfect for mixed planters
Ideal uses
🪴 Pots and shallow troughs
🌿 Combinations with other succulents/cacti
🏖️ Sunny balconies with minimal watering
Where to place it
Bright position from full sun to part shade. The richest red develops in full sun, but avoid harsh midday scorch in summer. Protect from temperatures below 7 °C.
Good companions
🟠 With grey-green succulents (e.g., Senecio) for contrast
🟢 With green Crassula to frame a “flame” edge
🌸 With seasonal neutrals for balance
Variety origin
Placement within the genus has been much discussed; it appears as a form or hybrid of Crassula capitella (historically referenced near C. erosula/C. subacaulis ssp. erosula). ‘Campfire’ was selected for its intense red-orange foliage and prolific offsetting.
1) Substrate: Very free-draining; peat/compost mix with 40–60% inorganic (perlite, pumice, pozzolana).
2) Watering: Let the mix dry out completely; sparse waterings in spring–summer, minimal in autumn, pause in winter.
3) Light/Temperature: Lots of light/sun for color; shelter below 7 °C and from frost.
🔎 Spec
Information
🌿 Species
Crassula capitella 'Campfire'
🪴 Pot/Size
8.5 cm • 15 cm tall
☀️ Light
Full sun to part shade (red intensifies with sun)
💧 Water
Sparse; only when fully dry
🌡️ Temperature
Ideally ≥ 7 °C • Protect from frost
📈 Growth
Rosette-forming, many offsets • to ~40 cm
🧪 Toxicity
Toxic to pets (cats, dogs) — avoid ingestion
💡 Tip: To intensify the red, reduce watering slightly and provide more light during the cool months.
🤔 Did you know? The red/orange pigments are anthocyanins that increase with strong light and lower temperatures, acting like a natural “sunscreen”.
☀️ How much light?
Very bright light to full sun. For the strongest red, choose full sun while avoiding midday scorch in summer.
💧 How often to water?
Only when the substrate is completely dry. Spring/summer: sparse waterings; autumn: minimal; winter: pause.
🌡️ What temperatures?
Ideally above 7 °C. In cold zones keep it potted and protect from frost.
🌱 What substrate?
Very free-draining cactus/succulent mix with a high inorganic fraction (perlite/pumice) so water doesn’t pool.
🔎 Note: Due to natural variability, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size, or coloration depend on the season, growing conditions, and the nature of each plant.
Crassula 'campfire' 8.5cm Care & Tips
We take care of the packaging!
With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!
All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.
The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.
