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Basic Info
Crassula Muscosca is also known to many as ‘Watch Chain’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 30 cm (12″) tall. The plants main feature are the green looking leaves that spread all around. When the plant matures you can expect it to produce floweres that are small yellow-green.
Scientific Classification
Family: Asphodelaceae
Subfamily: Asphodeloideae
Tribe: Aloeae
Genus: Crassula
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’ can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care off. This succulent type needs typical watering like other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’ healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this Watch Chain. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’
This succulent type is a strange one but still essential to every succulent lover out there. There is something special about this plant, take your time and while growing it. It is a nice addition to your outside garden!
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Quick Facts:
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown both outdoor and indoor
- Grows 30 cm (12″) tall
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Best propagated by cuttings
- Known to be toxic to animals
- Best known to be summer dormant
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Where to Plant
Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’ succulents need strong light. When planting this Watch Chain type is essential to your garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a which is around -6.7°C (or 20°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’ in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
How to Propagate Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’
Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’ can be propagated by stem cuttings. The first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
Cuttings
When propagating this succulent from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
Origin and Habitat
Crassula Muscosca ‘Watch Chain’ is known to be native to Namibia and South Africa (more specifically Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape).
