Shark Tooth Succulent
Crassula corymbulosa · Native to South Africa
Stacked, triangular leaves in tidy cross-shaped towers that look just like a row of shark’s teeth — edges flushing red in bright sun. A striking, geometric little succulent.
Available in 4½ inchCare
Light
Thrives in bright, indirect to direct light. Strong light keeps the towers compact and brings out red edges and tips; in low light it greens up and stretches.
Water
Water only when the soil is completely dry. It stores moisture in its fleshy leaves and is highly drought-tolerant — use a pot with good drainage to avoid root rot.
Soil & Feeding
Use a well-draining cactus or succulent soil, and fertilize lightly once a month during spring and summer.
Quick Tip
Stems lengthen and can flop over time — trim and re-root the tidiest tips to keep it compact and make more plants.
Details
Crassula corymbulosa features geometric, cross-stacked triangular leaves that form neat towers. In bright light, the leaf edges and tips take on attractive red tones, enhancing its distinctive angular appearance.
- ✅ Cross-stacked triangular leaves create a one-of-a-kind look
- ✅ Edges flush red in bright light for added drama
- ✅ Easy-care, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance
Size
Available in a 4½ inch pot — a great starter size that’s easy to place on a windowsill, desk, or shelf, and simple to trim and repot as it grows.
Good to Know
⚠️ Like other Crassulas (including jade), the Shark Tooth Succulent can be mildly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten and may cause stomach upset. Best enjoyed as a display plant kept out of reach of curious pets and small children.
Plant Bio
Crassula corymbulosa · “Shark Tooth” / Red Pagoda
The Shark Tooth Succulent is Crassula corymbulosa, a small South African crassula in the same genus as the familiar Jade Plant. It’s grown above all for its remarkable geometry.
Its triangular, sharply pointed leaves stack in tight, opposite pairs that rotate as they climb — each pair set crosswise to the last, building neat little towers. Seen from the side, that row of pointed leaves really does call to mind a set of shark’s teeth, while from above the leaves form a perfect cross. In bright light and cooler weather the edges and tips blush vivid red (a look that earns it the nickname “Red Pagoda”).
Stems lengthen and sprawl over time, rooting where they touch soil, so it spreads easily and is simple to propagate from trimmed tips.
Care is classic crassula: bright light for the best shape and color, gritty soil, and water only once the soil dries out.
What makes it special?
- Its cross-stacked, triangular leaves form striking geometric towers.
- Edges flush red in bright light — the “Red Pagoda” effect.
- It’s easy and quick to propagate from cuttings.
⚠️ Note: as a Crassula (like jade), this plant can be mildly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten and may cause stomach upset. Enjoy it as a display plant kept out of reach of pets and small children.