{"product_id":"propeller-plant-crassula-capitella","title":"Propeller Plant - Crassula capitella","description":"\u003cp\u003ePropeller Plant (\u003cem\u003eCrassula capitella\u003c\/em\u003e) is the species behind the popular Campfire succulent, a low spreader with spirals of fleshy leaves that give it its propeller look. It grows about 20cm tall and 1m wide, and the leaves flush dark red in strong sun. It is a waterwise groundcover for sunny, frost free spots and a neat pot plant anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red in the sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves that stay green in shade turn a dark, rich red in full sun, so you decide the colour by where you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe original form.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the species that Campfire was selected from. It colours a darker red where Campfire runs to bright orange-red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads wide, stays low.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 20cm height and a 1m spread cover bare ground quickly without growing tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant after the first few months, with no need for routine watering in a dry bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden or pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits rockeries, landscaping beds, xeriscapes and containers indoors or out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in full sun and free-draining soil. The stems root and knit together into a dark red mat that suppresses most weeds once closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low stems spill over rocks and soften hard edges, and the red leaves contrast well with grey stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and bowls.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow pot of gritty mix on a sunny verandah or a bright indoor sill keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Propeller Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best colour and a compact habit. It turns green and grows taller in low light. This species needs a frost free location, so in frosty southern and inland gardens grow it in a pot and bring it under cover for winter. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, with drainage the key in humid climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. Sandy, gravelly or rocky ground is ideal. On clay, plant on a 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 until established, usually around 12 weeks, then water only when the soil is dry. It needs a sunny position for at least part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Pinch back any stems that outgrow their space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropeller Plant is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tube comes from our grower and availability varies. When the grower has none it shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Plants can arrive green and redden up once they have some 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-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\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\/adjusting-plant-watering-schedule-in-winter\"\u003eAdjusting your watering schedule in winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and Campfire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampfire is a selected form that turns brighter orange-red. Propeller Plant is the species, which colours a darker red. Size, habit and care are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs a frost free location, so in cold districts keep it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it going green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it more light. It reddens in full sun and turns green and grows taller when the light is low.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790291009855,"sku":"CRA-CAP-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/propeller-plant-crassula-capitella.jpg?v=1792198130","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/propeller-plant-crassula-capitella","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}