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What kind of succulent is this and how do I care for it??

11 years ago

Recently received this succulent and have no idea how to care for it or what type it is?? Please help!

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paracelsus
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Crassula tetragona. At my place, it grows like a weed and will become large bushes more than three feet tall. A super easy plant.
palmbob
11 years ago
Not to mention cold hardy… this plant grows even in my garden, which is about as close to hell as you can get… tolerates full hot sun in summer (110F, and 18F in winter, with cold, arid winds. Pretty sure mine will never attain 3' in height, but they are alive and look about as happy as they did at the nursery.
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paracelsus
11 years ago
I will add that you can only kill this plant with kindness. Neglect will not kill it, and may make it stronger.

Palmbob, you made me laugh with "about as close to hell as you can get..." That is a unusually strong statement about plant hardiness ;-)

Brad
patton40
11 years ago
I love it! Very nice plant!

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