shark tooth succulent propagation Crassula Red Pagoda Shark Tooth – Lovehopegrow

shark tooth succulent propagation Crassula Red Pagoda Shark Tooth – LovehopegrowDescription Light Soil Water Hardiness Crassula Red Pagoda, also known as Crassula Shark Tooth, is a fascinating succulent with pointed triangular leaves that are densely packed like origami. With maximum sun exposure, the foliage can turn from dark green to striking light yellow with red tips. Edgy and unique, this succulent is a great addition to any planter or rock garden. It can be grown as a small scale groundcover, or on hanging basket due to

• Description
• Light/Soil/Water
• Hardiness

• Crassula Red Pagoda, also known as Crassula Shark Tooth, is a fascinating succulent with pointed triangular leaves that are densely packed like origami. With maximum sun exposure, the foliage can turn from dark green to striking light yellow with red tips. Edgy and unique, this succulent is a great addition to any planter or rock garden. 
  
  
• It  can be grown as a small-scale groundcover, or on hanging basket due to its branching habit.
  
  
• In summer, it produces small starry white flowers. Some specimens are redder than others. The more sun you give it, the redder it gets. ‘Red Pagoda’s’ color is brightest in winter in response to short, cool nights and bright sunlight.
  
  
• All of the plants may be shipped bare root. This listing is for 1 plant (the picture is showing 3 plants).
  
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• Full sun  to partial shade.
  
  
• Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Avoid letting water sit for too long in the soil to prevent rot and fungal diseases. Reduce watering in the winter.
  
  
• Well-Drained, Rich, Gritty. Optimal pH is around 6.0 (slightly acidic).
  
  
• Average summer temperatures from 65ºF/18ºC to 70ºF/21ºC are ideal. In winter, it can survive temperatures as low as 50ºF/10ºC.
  
  
• Feed once with a controlled-release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season.
  
  
• You can propagate Crassula Red Pagoda by division, offsets or leaf cuttings. The easiest way is to propagate from a single leaf: put the leaf in a succulent or cacti mix, then cover until it sprouts. This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our tips on succulent propagation.

• USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

• USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

• USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

• USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

• USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)