Crassula muscosa (Rattail Crassula)

Crassula muscosa (Rattail Crassula) light green and pink plant with small scale leaves
Crassula muscosa f. variegata

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 Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dry

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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