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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We want to first preface this by saying that bonsai is an art form. How you decide to shape or trim your bonsai is up to you and will be informed by how you want your plant to look.
First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.
After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »
First, plant the Jade Plant in a shallow pot, about 3"-4" deep, that has a drainage hole. We highly recommend using this Bonsai Jack Gritty Mix as soil. Aim to grow it in partial sun. Only water if the soil is completely dry and the leaves feel flexible. When you do water, deeply drench it until water runs out the pot's drainage hole. Potentially, support the main stem with a skewer.
After about a year in the shallow pot, it's time for the first trim. It's preferable to trim in the spring when your plant is actively growing. Be very aggressive with your pruning. What you're looking for with your first trim is, essentially, to turn your plant into a twig. You'll remove most of the foliage, just be careful not to remove it all. Wherever you prune, the plant will fill that spot with even more foliage. Use this to your advantage by heavily… See full answer »
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As far as the Jade Plants we sell are concerned, they can all be grown indoors.
Crassula watering is pretty normal for succulents. Soak the soil and then don't water it again until the soil totally dries out and the leaves just start to feel flexible. No need to water much in winter. These plants are very forgiving and shouldn't give you any trouble. I hope this helps!
Crassula watering is pretty normal for succulents. Soak the soil and then don't water it again until the soil totally dries out and the leaves just start to feel flexible. No need to water much in winter. These plants are very forgiving and shouldn't give you any trouble. I hope this helps!
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Succulents are adapted to dry environments so they tend to succumb to rot in enclosed, non-draining terrariums. It is challenging but possible to grow them in open terrariums. You can find tips to make it work at the link below.
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Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/faqs...
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Basically, yes. There may be a few exceptions within the genus Crassula, but enough of them are to where it's better not to risk it.
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We do not list any Crassula as pet safe because some species have been shown to cause mild digestive distress when ingested. You can find all of our pet safe succulents at the link below.
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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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