Description
Crassula tetragona is a hardy, evergreen, succulent shrub with rows of bright-green, sword-shaped leaves.These are evenly arranged in crossed, opposite pairs along the stems, which are held upright in a vertical position.
In summer and early autumn, it bears masses of tiny, creamy-white flowers in an inflorescence carried above the shrub.
The compact, upright habit makes this an attractive plant.Makes a beautiful bonsai, or container plant in drier spots in the garden.
Plant in sun or semi-shade.
Size: up to 1m
Wildlife
insects: It bears masses of tiny, creamy-white flowers in an inflorescence carried above the shrub which insects like a lot .
Uses
Container plant: It is a good plant for containers
Attractive plant: The compact, upright habit makes this an attractive plant .
Bonsai plant: .Makes a beautiful bonsai in drier spots in the garden.
Distribution
Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal
Biome:Desert, Succulent Karoo
Habitat:Grassland, Rocky grassland