{"product_id":"campfire-succulent-crassula-capitella-campfire","title":"Campfire Succulent - Crassula capitella 'Campfire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCampfire Succulent (\u003cem\u003eCrassula capitella\u003c\/em\u003e 'Campfire') is a low, spreading succulent that turns the colour of glowing embers in full sun. Spirals of fleshy leaves cover stems that rise only about 20cm but spread to 1m wide, so it works as a groundcover, a pot plant or a rockery filler. It brings hot orange-red colour to a waterwise garden without waiting on a flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spiralled leaves flush bright orange-red in sun, so the display does not depend on a flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA carpet that stays low.\u003c\/strong\u003e It rarely passes 20cm in height yet spreads to about 1m, which is good coverage from a single plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it suits xeriscaping and dry beds where thirstier groundcovers fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden or pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works in a rockery, a landscaping bed, a bowl on a sunny sill or a pot outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e A drink while it settles in, a sunny position and free-draining soil are most of what it asks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and xeriscaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in full sun and free-draining soil. At that spacing the stems join into an orange-red mat as the plants fill out, and weeding drops away once it closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low spiralled stems tumble over stones and fill the gaps between larger plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow pot of gritty mix suits it outside, or indoors in the brightest window you have, where it keeps its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Campfire Succulent in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best colour and a compact shape. In low light it turns green and grows taller and looser. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. In humid climates grow it in a raised bed or pot for sharper drainage. Frost can burn succulent leaves, so in frosty gardens keep it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. Sand, gravel and rocky ground suit it. On heavy clay, build a raised mound or use a succulent and cactus mix in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until it is established, usually around 12 weeks, then only when the soil has dried out. Plants in the ground need no feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Trim back any stems that wander past the edge of the bed to keep the shape tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Campfire Succulent as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Our grower supplies the tube stock and supply is not constant, so the tube shows as sold out when there is none. The notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Plants may arrive green, but they soon redden up once they sit in strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse our succulents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jade-plants\"\u003eJade plants and crassulas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003ePlanning a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did mine arrive green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampfire colours up in strong sunlight. Plants grown in protected conditions often arrive green and soon redden once they are in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay red indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a very bright position. In low light it turns green and grows taller and more open, so give it the sunniest sill you have or grow it outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m wide at roughly 20cm high. Plant 50cm apart for a carpet, or give each plant its own space if you prefer to see the shape of each mound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790290288959,"sku":"CRA-CAP-CAMPFI-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/campfire-succulent-crassula-capitella-campfire.jpg?v=1792198121","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/campfire-succulent-crassula-capitella-campfire","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}