Crassula muscosa
Also known as: Watch chain, rattail crassula
The 'watch chain' crassula: leaves reduced to tiny scales stacked in perfect rectangular chains. It comes from South Africa, stays around Stems 15–30 cm, and tolerates USDA 10–11. Individual plants vary, so treat this as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
Key facts
- Genus: Crassula
- Origin: South Africa
- Mature size: Stems 15–30 cm
- Hardiness: USDA 10–11
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Succulent at a glance
- Genus
- Crassula
- Origin
- South Africa
- Mature size
- Stems 15–30 cm
- Growth habit
- Dense segmented stems that look like tiny green chains
- Leaf colour
- Bright green, scale-like stacked leaves
- Flower colour
- Tiny yellow-green
- Hardiness
- USDA 10–11
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- Other names
- Watch chain, rattail crassula
About the Crassula muscosa
The 'watch chain' crassula: leaves reduced to tiny scales stacked in perfect rectangular chains. Grows fast, fills pots, and breaks apart easily — every dropped segment roots.
Care and cultivation
Crassulas are forgiving. Give them the sunniest spot you have, a gritty mix, and water only when the soil is bone dry. In winter cut watering back to a light sip every 3–4 weeks. Prune branch tips to force branching — the cuttings root in days and make new plants. Light: Bright light with several hours of direct sun. Water: Every 2 weeks in growth; reduce sharply in winter. Use a Standard succulent mix; tolerates slightly richer soil.
Description
Crassula muscosa is a Crassula succulent from South Africa. The 'watch chain' crassula: leaves reduced to tiny scales stacked in perfect rectangular chains. Grows fast, fills pots, and breaks apart easily — every dropped segment roots.
Identification
Look for: Bright green, scale-like stacked leaves leaves in a Stems 15–30 cm form. Also answers to Watch chain, rattail crassula. The genus is Crassula, which already narrows down the care requirements considerably. Nickname: 'Watch chain'.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water my Crassula muscosa?
Every 2 weeks in growth; reduce sharply in winter. Always let the soil dry completely between waterings, and water less in winter when growth slows.
How much light does Crassula muscosa need?
Bright light with several hours of direct sun. If the plant stretches or loses colour, it needs more light.
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Succulent information on this page is based on the Wikipedia article on the Crassula muscosa, supplemented with additional research. Reviewed for accuracy.