Crassula corymbulosa - Shark's Tooth
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Shark's Tooth (Crassula corymbulosa also known as C. capitella thyrsiflora) (Tölken): A stemmed succulent with tall stacks of narrow, pointed leaves that flush red when gently stressed by sun and drought. In the wild, it grows on dry, rocky slopes in Namibia and South Africa and blooms mid-summer to fall. It is a freely-branching, vigorous grower and in its preferred growing conditions it can develop into a dense mat of ground cover.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
This variety is easy to re-root from stem cuttings. Look to our Succulent Cuttings Guide for tips on succulent propagation.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Red
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Maximum Rosette Size
Under 3"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate, Fast Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
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The easiest way to propagate shark's tooth is by cuttings. Click the link below to read all about taking and planting cuttings.
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It can! Just be sure it gets plenty of light from a south facing window or a grow light.
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This plant should come inside for the night as soon as possible! It's hardy to about 30°F so any frosty night will kill it.
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Flowers like these are normal and healthy for succulents, but you also won't harm the plant by cutting them off, if you don't like how they look.
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For many succulents (although Haworthia are an interesting exception) you want to repot them when their roots fill the pot completely. For example, if you can lift the root ball out of its pot easily and you can see a lot of roots around the bottom of the root ball, then you should repot.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
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Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
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Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
- Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
- Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
- Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…
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Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.
LOW INDOOR LIGHT
- Can grow indoors without direct sun.
- Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
- There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…
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April 28, 2025 by Pamela L. (Virginia, United States)
“The Shark's Tooth unfortunately arrived with one piece broken off. It was very well packed in the same shipment as the Watch Chain but I guess it got bounced one time too many. I just hated that one section was broken on. I did plant it and hope that it will take root and then I'll have two. My shipments from MCGs are always packed in the best way possible.”
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