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Crassula muscosa

 
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Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crassula (KRASS-oo-la) (Info)
Species: muscosa (muss-KOH-suh) (Info)

Synonym:Crassula lycopodioides

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19 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is suitable for growing indoors

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
4 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive plutodrive On Jul 18, 2009, plutodrive from Denver, CO (Zone 5b) wrote:

The flowers on this plant are very fragrant. Some people find the scent unappealing, I like it even though it is strong.

Neutral palmbob On Sep 16, 2005, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

I have at least two varieties of this plant... I know it's listed above as full sun, but the two I have (no clue what their names are) definitely do better if given some shade. I have personally not had any problem with overwatering this plant.. in fact, it seems to just grow better and better the more water I give it (even in winter). Yet to rot any (wish I could say that about so many other Crassulas). In deep shade, this plant does get pretty leggy and weedy.

Neutral smiln32 On Nov 30, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

Originates in South Africa. Slender, irregularly branched stems with small leaves closely arranged in rows. Flowers are yellowish-white.

Neutral Crasulady2 On Dec 27, 2001, Crasulady2 from Valley Village, CA wrote:

This plant grows erect for the most part, I have ten varieties, I give them no care, just water when grown inside, it's nice to keep trimmed or they will fall over the edge of the pot, but I like it doing so. You may want to call it watch chain, there is a hybrid called 'Watch Chain'that is 4x4 mm thick,which is a hybrid found at the old Johnson's Nursery, and must have some shade to do well.
I am describing the plant that is commonly found at Low's

Neutral tiredwabbit On Nov 28, 2001, tiredwabbit from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (Zone 7a) wrote:

Once it has established a good root system it needs little water. This is one you don't want to over water.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Clayton, California
Clovis, California
Fairfield, California
Fremont, California
La Mesa, California
Los Angeles, California
Menlo Park, California
Mountain View, California
Oakhurst, California
Pleasant Hill, California
Reseda, California
San Diego, California
San Leandro, California
Sonoma, California
Wauchula, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida



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