Crassula tetragona

Crassula tetragona Care

Crassula tetragona

What is the plant

Crassula tetragona is an African plant that seems to dance with its winding dynamic shapes. Easy to grow and keep healthy, it will delight anyone fortunate to have one in their care.

Crassula tetragona are initially from southern regions of the African continent and are part of the Crassulaceae family. This means they are related to other plants, like the jade plant.

The Crassula tetragona can be identified by their long winding green stems that produce small, almost stem-like leaves. During the summer, they develop small white flowers.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

15°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Watering can be tricky. However, check to see if the soil is completely dry. If so, then it is time to water your Crassula tetragona thoroughly.
Pruning
While pruning as such is not necessary, you can still remove dry or dead plant parts. Just try to do it very carefully!
Fertilizer
Use an all-purpose liquid fertilizer mixed with three parts water.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Bright indirect light for most of the day will keep these plants happy. Some direct sunlight is okay, but try to keep it to a minimum.
Soil
Regular all-purpose potting soil is great for Crassula tetragonal. However, make sure the soil only holds a little water. Add some sand and small stones to promote drainage.
Propagation
Remove a leaf from your Crassula tetragona and place it in the soil as described above. Propagation can take a long time, but with patience, some watering, and a warm spot, you will be rewarded with roots.

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Temperature
The Crassula tetragona has trouble in temperatures below 59°F(15°C). Extremely hot temperatures will also make life hard for them, so try to keep them in mild yet warm places.
Container
A pot that drains water well and is about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter will do perfectly. However, some varieties can get quite tall, so be sure to upgrade if your pal starts growing tall.
Fun fact
Crassula tetragona is pretty… But toxic. Please keep it away from pets and children, as well as, of course, yourself!