Place the resultant set up in a bright location and water as soon as the soil has dried out. Crassula muscosa monstrous crassula alstonii or is it pasrsifal crassula light and shade. Get an identification and care card for this succulent and over 140 other succulent varieties. Leaves are pointed, light green in color and arranged along the stems like scales. Succulents are generally slow growing plants and will take time to mature. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features cactus photos available for quick and easy download. How to grow and care for a watch chain crassula muscosa. Leaves are pointed, light green in color and arranged along the stems like scales giving it the common name watch chain. Crassula muscosa lycopodioides watch chain clubmoss 10. It is a houseplant grown worldwide and commonly known as rattail crassula, watch chain, lizards tail, zipper plant and princess pine. The small, pale yellowishgreen, mustysmelling flowers. There is a lot of argument regarding this plant with some saying that it is a different species, crassula muscosa, some say that the plant is the. Everything you need to know about lizards tail crassula muscosa, including propagation, ideal.
It is a dense scrambling bushy perennial succulent 100400 mm tall. Plant database entry for watch chain plant crassula muscosa with 21 images, one comment, and 36 data details. South african in origin, it is adapted to high light and a very long dry season. Crassula muscosa watch chain 4 inch succulent plant live succulent live houseplant indoor house plant succulent houseplant. Rattail crassula, watch chain, lizards tail and others synonymes. Crassula is a diverse and extensive genus of succulent plants, with about 350 species. Once established, most succulents are frost tolerant to 25f wo damage, or 18f with slight damage. Crassulas are a relatively quick growing succulents that grow long stems with perpendicular stacking leaves. Crassula muscosa crassula lycopodioides crassula muscosa. Crassula muscosa v pseudolycopodiodes crassula muscosa. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about crassula species, watch chain plant, clubmoss crassula, princess pine, rattail crassula crassula muscosa supplied by member gardene. In small quantities, the scent may be considered pleasantly musky, but it is a powerful smell and in higher doses can be. Proven winners princess pine crassula muscosa pseudolycopodiodes plant details, information and resources. Succulent live plant crassula muscosa 7cmmultihead.
In habitat, crassulas usually grow in rocky quartz fields so it needs an open, loose soil with fast drainage. During the summer growing season, fertilize as you would with other houseplants. Succulents are long term plants where temperatures remain warm. They are members of the stonecrop family crassulaceae and are native to many parts of the globe, but cultivated varieties originate almost exclusively from species from the eastern cape of south africa. Crassula muscosa, also called the zipper plant, is attractive and unusual. Crassula lycopodioides form spreading clusters of slender stems with densely stacked tiny leaves. I was completely amazed to see the most miniature of flowers i have ever seen in my life on my crassula muscosa pseudolycopodiodes. It is a popular branched succulent shrub that may grow to 6 tall. Rattail crassula, watch chain, lizards tail, zipper plant, princess pine origin. Crassula muscosa green snake succulents australia sales. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Jade plants are native to south africa and mozambique. The ideal temperature to grow crassula muscosa is 20 f or 6. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.
This plant starts off erect but eventually trails over with stems up to 1. It grows as an intricate bush up to 12 inches tall. Crassula muscosa stock photo download image now istock. I like to use crassula muscosa, also known as zipper crassula and watch chain crassula in my succulent container planters. It is widely distributed throughout semiarid and arid karoo areas, and grows preferably in rocky habitats, but is also found on plains. Both of its latin names refer the its resemblance to a clubmoss. Watch chain plant crassula muscosa in the crassulas. They have versatile light requirements but prefer more bright light for compact leaf growth.
They are a fantastic choice for beginning succulent growers. South africa 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. In spring to midsummer months, little yellowgreen flowers bloom. Chain plant, clubmoss crassula, crassula watch chain, princess pine, rattail crassula, toy.
Princess pine crassula muscosa pseudolycopodiodes proven. Crassula ovata plant finder missouri botanical garden. Once established water occasional and divide clumps as needed. Plant your succulents in a sunny well drained area, full sun for best color. How to propagate succulents crassula muscosa youtube. Crassula muscosa, synonyms crassula lycopodioides and crassula pseudolycopodioides, is a succulent plant native to south africa and namibia, belongi rattail crassula, watch chain, lizards tail, zipper plant and princess pine, crassula muscosa var. Crassula muscosa csbmuoverview eppo global database. Crassula ovata, commonly called jade plant, is native to south africa. Many of us know it as a houseplant, but in warm climates, it grows into a shrub. It 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. Crassula muscosa watch chain plant, princess pine plant. Crassula muscosa is native to namibia and south africa, c. Buy uk grown crassula plants online direct from the grower.
Crassula muscosa lycopodioides watch chain clubmoss 10 succulent cuttings. These leaves completely hide the stems, which start off erect but then trail over from the weight of all of the leaves. Native to africa forms spreading clusters of slender stems with densely stacked tiny leaves. This beautiful fine textured succulent has fine, elongated, procumbent stems lined with small, dense, fleshy, scalelike leaves that give it an almost mosslike appearance. Mailing list sign up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals. Marilyn central california zone 9b moiris oct 3, 2014 8. Crassula muscosa watch chain watch chain lizards tail slowgrowing, upright succulent sun to light shade does well in containers yellow flowers spring summer waterwise. Watch chain plant crassula muscosa in the crassulas database new and unread treemails. Simply remove cleanly from the mother plant, let callus for a few days until the wound has closed and place on soil or in water and wait for roots to develop.
Beautiful little plant arrived in perfect shape and on time. Having such a heavy branching tendency, youll need to cut off a few of them or many as you please. The watch chain crassula crassula lycopodioides syn. Its lax stems give rise to ascending branchlets that are hidden under tiny overlapping scalelike leaves.
Princess pine succulent plant crassula muscosa stock photo. Crassula muscosa is an interesting succulent plant that grows up to 12 inches 30 cm tall by a little wider with a spreading habit of branching stems having tightly, overlapping, stacked, narrow, light green leaves. Once established, most succulents are frost tolerant to 25f wo damage, or. See more ideas about planting succulents, succulents and cacti and succulents. D in this video i show you how to easily propagate crassula muscosa. The genus crassula are generally started by division, offsets or leaf cuttings. Crassula muscosa, synonyms crassula lycopodioides and crassula pseudolycopodioides, is a succulent plant native to south africa and namibia, belonging to the family of crassulaceae and to the genus crassula.
Crassula muscosa green snake plants for sale displayed in 70mm pots. Crassula muscosa, synonyms crassula lycopodioides and crassula pseudolycopodioides, is a succulent plant native. The common name of this beautiful fine textured succulent from south africa refers to its mosslike appearance. This photo appears to be of crassula mucosa commonly called princess pine or watch chain. Crassula krasewla, including jade plants, are popular tender succulents with a great diversity of forms and colors.
Crassula muscosa, synonyms crassula lycopodioides and. Given the watch chain moniker for its close resemblance to jewelers chain links of previous eras, they were once used to hold pocket watches and secure them to the vest pocket. The leaves are so densely packed, in fact, that they hide the stems completely. Crassula muscosa watch chain princess pine plant information. Crassula muscosa watch chain succulents and sunshine. Crassula muscosa rattail crassula indoor house plants.
Also known as jade plant, money tree, lucky plant, friendship tree. Crassula perfora muscosa crassula is a large genus with representatives in many areas, but the species that are used in gardening, or by collectors are coming almost exclusively from south africa. Crassula lycopodioides, native to africa, forms spreading clusters of slender stems with densely stacked tiny leaves. Media in category crassula muscosa the following 39 files are in this category, out of 39 total. Lizards tail crassula muscosa plants candide gardening. It grows to 6 to 12 inches tall by a little wider with a spreading habit of branching stems having tightly overlapping stacked narrow light green leaves. If kept indoors, the succulent can still flourish as long as the room is kept cool.
Garden height is the final height the plant will reach after several years, not the height the plant will reach in one season. In small quantities, the scent may be considered pleasantly musky, but it is a powerful smell and in. Crassula muscosa grow, care and propagate about succulents. Crassula muscosa watch chain, princess pine this succulent has leaves that are compacted tightly around the stem. Probably the most wellknown is the jade plant crassula ovata. Crassula muscosa is present in southern africa eastern cape, free state, northern cape, north west, western cape, namaqualand and southern namibia. Thank you so much for such a lovely addition to my succulents. Some or many or of the species really prefer shade of about 50% i keep mine at the eastern end of my houses where there is some added shade of some trees in the afternoon. Louis, it is a popular indoor plant that usually grows 1830 tall. Etoliation will accrue if inadequate lighting is provided, the plant will stretch. Like the parent plant, you should plant the cuttings in a welldraining soil mix.
I took cuttings clipped about 1 inch off of the end of the plant about two weeks ago and laid them over moist soil along with several finger jade cuttings hoping to get it to root so i can have something left. Princess pine succulent plant crassula muscosa stock. Unique branching stems of tightly overlapping, scalelike leaves. Im a super unique succulent with tiny green leaves that are tightly stacked around my long stems, giving. Crassula muscosa is better known as crassula lycopodioides, and now placed in synonymy. These instant download cards give you a quick overview of each. In spring to midsummer months, little yellowgreen flowers bloom tight along the stems.
Details about crassula muscosa lycopodioides watch chain clubmoss 10 succulent cuttings. Crassula muscosa watch chain mountain crest gardens. Pictures of crassula muscosa watch chain plant, princess pine plant. Bear in mind that watch chain may not produce flowers if grown indoors. Crassula muscosa rattail crassula is a succulent, ornamental plant.
Crassula muscosa lycopodioides, this plant comes in a 3. Succulent plants have become so popular because they offer low maintenance and diverse shapes and textures, both in the garden and indoors. My crassula muscosa plant in miniature flower april 2014. Crassula muscosa watch chain is a small succulent plant with tiny light green leaves, densely packed around the thin, branching stem, forming a square mass. The silver and grey ones can take more sun about 30% shade.
Below are links to sites that show photos of crassula spathulata. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Crassula muscosa watch chain crassula houseplant care 340. Roots usually grow first to seek out water, followed by new leaves. The watch chain seems to be shriveling up more and more as time goes on. It grows as a dense spreading bush, with branches covered in small leaves arranged densely, giving the appearance of scaly tails. Crassula muscosa, crassula lycopodioides, crassula. Apr 17, 2014 my crassula muscosa plant in miniature flower april 2014. Crassula species, watch chain plant, clubmoss crassula.
It is a houseplant grown worldwide and commonly known as rattail crassula, watch chain, lizards tail, zipper plant and princess pines. Temperatures starting at 20 c 68 f are ideal for rooting. It is often an invasive species and easily propagated from. The two main forms are the shrubby jades with round, glossy leaves and the. You will be shipped on established plant as pictured, growing in a 2 pot. Crassula is a genus of succulent plants containing about 200 accepted species, including the popular jade plant crassula ovata. Succulent crassula muscosa princess pine sedan floral. Watch chain plant crassula muscosa in the crassulas database. They can be planted immediately after pruning in cactus soil or bird sand. The stems of the watch chain plant grow into a small bush. Tiny, nonshowy but strongly scented yellowgreen blooms develop from between the small leaves. Crassula muscosa in kew science plants of the world online. Crassula muscosa watch chain this small succulent plants interesting looks has been likened to that of undersea coral. A truly nofuss plant, crassula can grow well indoors and require minimal water.
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