Crassula tetragona - Miniature Pine Tree

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 .

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 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 for tips on succulent propagation.