Crassula muscosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Crassula muscosa, commonly called Rattail Crassula, is one of the easiest succulents to care for and can be used as a houseplant. It has tiny, light green leaves tightly packed around a thin stem. With proper care, it can grow 8 to 12 inches tall.
Common Name |
Rattail Crassula, Watch Chain, Lizard's Tail, Ritsleting, Princess Pine.
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Crassula muscosa
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Genus
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Crassula
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Crassula muscosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Crassula muscosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Crassula muscosa needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Crassula muscosa needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Crassula muscosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Crassula muscosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
59°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Crassula muscosa to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Crassula muscosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Crassula muscosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Crassula muscosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Crassula muscosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Crassula muscosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Crassula muscosa toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Crassula muscosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Crassula muscosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Crassula muscosa Native Region |
Find out where the Crassula muscosa plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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