Crassula tetragona - Miniature Pine Tree

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Miniature Pine Tree (Crassula tetragona) (Linné): Succulent shrub with spiky bright green leaves that curve upwards. It has a pine tree-like appearance and can make a great bonsai plant, though it grows several feet tall in its native South African habitat. It is a very easy grower and produces white blooms in late spring and early summer. Over time, its stems grow tall and lose their lower leaves, but take well to pruning and transplanting.

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 bright sunlight, great 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.

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Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Seasonality

Blooms in Spring

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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