Crassula muscosa (Rattail Crassula)

Crassula muscosa (Rattail Crassula) light green and pink plant with small scale leaves
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Botanical names: Crassula muscosa, Crassula lycopodioides, Crassula pseudolycopodioides

Common names: Rattail Crassula, Watch Chain, Lizard's Tail, Zipper Plant, Princess Pine

Family: Crassulaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Crassula muscosa has very small, light green leaves that are densely packed around a thin stem, and the arrangement of the leaves around the stems gives them a square shape. The specific epithet 'muscosa' is Latin for "mossy", in reference to this plants moss-like looks.

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