Crassula Red Pagoda Shark Tooth

Its stacked, triangular leaves spiral tightly up each stem in a pagoda-like formation. Leaf edges flush red to deep crimson when exposed to plenty of direct sun, while the centers remain cool green, creating a two-tone contrast. It grows in an upright, clustering habit, producing dense mounds of those signature shark-tooth leaf stacks that build an almost architectural form.

It needs a cool night temperature drop to trigger blooming. The foliage coloration intensifies under sun and temperature stress.

Move it outside in summer where it soaks up bright direct light on a patio or deck. Keep it away from AC and heater vents, as forced air can damage the foliage. Cats and dogs should not nibble or eat it, so a high shelf keeps it safely out of reach from pets and small children. You can leave it up to ten days without water.

Water it deeply every 10-14 days during summer, then reduce to once a month in winter, letting soil dry fully between waterings.

Crassula ‘Red Pagoda’ grows best in a fast-draining cactus soil mixed with coarse perlite at roughly 50/50 ratio.

It prefers temperatures between 65-85F and requires protection from frost below 30F.

Crassula ‘Red Pagoda’ is a slow to moderate grower needing only light feeding once in spring and once in summer.

It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It grows outdoors year-round in California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, plus the coastal edges of Oregon and Washington and Hawaii.

Q: How much light does Crassula Red Pagoda Shark Tooth need?
A: It responds to bright indirect to full direct sun with deeper red coloration on leaf edges. Rotate it regularly so all sides develop even color.

Q: Is this succulent safe around pets?
A: Crassula Red Pagoda Shark Tooth is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it on a high shelf out of reach from pets and small children.

Q: Can Crassula ‘Red Pagoda’ go outside in summer?
A: Yes. Moving it outdoors for summer in a bright, sheltered spot encourages stronger growth. Cover it from heavy rain to prevent waterlogged roots.

Q: How do I encourage blooming on this plant?
A: Crassula ‘Red Pagoda’ flowers in response to cool night temperatures, so position it where it experiences cooler autumn evenings and away from artificial heat sources during that season.

Q: How is Crassula ‘Red Pagoda’ propagated?
A: Stem cuttings and individual leaves root readily on dry, well-draining cactus mix. Allow cuttings to callous for one to two days before inserting them into soil.

Q: What regions can this plant grow outdoors year-round?
A: Crassula ‘Red Pagoda’ grows outdoors in USDA zones 9-11, covering California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, the coastal edges of Oregon and Washington, and Hawaii.