Crassula tetragona Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Crassula tetragonal, often called miniature pine, is a popular plant among plant lovers as it requires little maintenance. This succulent grows upright and elegantly, reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet, and has cream or white flowers that usually bloom in the summer. However, this plant is slightly dangerous if ingested by pets, as it can cause mouth irritation and other irritations.
Common Name |
Kerkei, Mini Pine
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Crassula tetragona
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Genus
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Crassula
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Crassula tetragona Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Crassula tetragona.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Crassula tetragona needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Crassula tetragona needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Crassula tetragona Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Crassula tetragona to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 1 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Crassula tetragona prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Crassula tetragona Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Crassula tetragona. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Crassula tetragona plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Crassula tetragona Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Crassula tetragona plant. |
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Maximum Height |
47 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Crassula tetragona toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Crassula tetragona Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Crassula tetragona, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Crassula tetragona Native Region |
Find out where the Crassula tetragona plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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