Crassula Corymbulosa Shark's Tooth
Crassula Corymbulosa is commonly known as “Shark Tooth.” This stunning summer-dormant plant originates from South Africa and grows up to 6 to 10 inches in height. Having more than 150 different species, the shark tooth is noted for thick fleshy leaves with bright pink, red, or sometimes orange borders. The new leaves grow with green color but as they grow, their color becomes brighter. This succulent belongs to the Crassulaceae family.
Growth Rate
Crassula corymbulosa is fast-growing.
Flowering
These plants bear tiny white color flowers on the branch tips.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
The Shark tooth does not need overwatering. The soak & dry method is perfect.
Soil
This variety of Crassula needs well-drained soil to develop properly. For better results, add crushed granite, pumice, chicken grit, or calcined clay.
Hardiness
Crassula corymbulosa belongs to the hardiness zone of 9-12, with a frost tolerance of 20 to 25° F (-6.6 to 3.8° C).
Light
This plant needs full sunlight to grow. Extreme sunlight of noon may damage the leaves of the plant.
Propagation
Shark tooth is similar to other succulent plants. Cutting or offsetting is a common method of propagation.
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money and still want to make your garden look appealing, then Crassula Corymbulosa is the best plant to go with.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring / summer |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Botanical Name | Crassula capitella |
| Botanical Name | Crassula corymbulosa |
| Common Name | Campfire crassula |
| Common Name | Campfire plant, Red pagoda |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Light green, reddish |
| Flower Color | White |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Growth Habit | Campfire |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 15 cm |
| Mature Size | 15 to 40 cm |
| Native Area | Eastern cape, south africa |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 30° f (1.1° c) |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Crassula Corymbulosa Shark's Tooth
Crassula Corymbulosa is commonly known as “Shark Tooth.” This stunning summer-dormant plant originates from South Africa and grows up to 6 to 10 inches in height. Having more than 150 different species, the shark tooth is noted for thick fleshy leaves with bright pink, red, or sometimes orange borders. The new leaves grow with green color but as they grow, their color becomes brighter. This succulent belongs to the Crassulaceae family.
Growth Rate
Crassula corymbulosa is fast-growing.
Flowering
These plants bear tiny white color flowers on the branch tips.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
The Shark tooth does not need overwatering. The soak & dry method is perfect.
Soil
This variety of Crassula needs well-drained soil to develop properly. For better results, add crushed granite, pumice, chicken grit, or calcined clay.
Hardiness
Crassula corymbulosa belongs to the hardiness zone of 9-12, with a frost tolerance of 20 to 25° F (-6.6 to 3.8° C).
Light
This plant needs full sunlight to grow. Extreme sunlight of noon may damage the leaves of the plant.
Propagation
Shark tooth is similar to other succulent plants. Cutting or offsetting is a common method of propagation.
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money and still want to make your garden look appealing, then Crassula Corymbulosa is the best plant to go with.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring / summer |
|---|---|
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Botanical Name | Crassula capitella |
| Botanical Name | Crassula corymbulosa |
| Common Name | Campfire crassula |
| Common Name | Campfire plant, Red pagoda |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Flower Color | Light green, reddish |
| Flower Color | White |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Growth Habit | Campfire |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Mature Size | 15 cm |
| Mature Size | 15 to 40 cm |
| Native Area | Eastern cape, south africa |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 30° f (1.1° c) |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial sun |
