Crassula Capitella Thyrsiflora "Red Pagoda" 12cmPot

Botanical Name: Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora

Common Names: Red Pagoda, Campfire Crassula, Pagoda Crassula, Red Crassula

📌 Product Description

Crassula capitella subsp. thyrsiflora is a striking succulent known for its stacked triangular leaves arranged along trailing stems, forming a distinctive pagoda-like structure. The foliage ranges from green to deep red, with colour intensifying dramatically in full sun or cooler weather.

During the flowering season, the plant produces delicate clusters of small white star-shaped flowers on upright stems above the foliage, creating a beautiful contrast with the red-toned leaves.

This adaptable and colourful succulent spreads easily to form attractive groundcover or cascading growth in containers, making it ideal for rock gardens, succulent arrangements, and water-wise landscapes across South Africa.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 20 – 30 cm
Spread: 40 – 60 cm
Growth Habit: Spreading to trailing succulent
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to light partial shade (best red colour in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining sandy or succulent soil mix
Water:

• Water moderately during active growth
• Allow soil to dry between watering
• Reduce watering during winter

Avoid waterlogged soil which can cause root rot.

Feeding: Apply a diluted succulent fertiliser during spring if required.

Maintenance:

• Very low maintenance
• Trim back leggy stems to encourage compact growth
• Protect from prolonged heavy frost

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Late spring to summer
Dormancy: Growth slows during colder winter months
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most South African regions with well-drained soil
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost if soil remains dry

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Attractive red foliage colour
• Easy spreading groundcover succulent
• Drought tolerant
• Excellent container plant
• Low maintenance

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Succulent gardens
✔ Rock gardens
✔ Groundcover planting
✔ Container arrangements
✔ Water-wise gardens