Crassula muscosa ‘Thick’

watch chain
Delicate fingery growth resembles moss. Nice in pots, shade. Inconspicuous flowers.
height 8–12in
width 1–3ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Low
water
info
These crassulas are quite drought tolerant, but will usually need some supplemental irrigation during summer, at least every two weeks to a month once established.

This Crassula holds its leaves indefinitely when watered correctly, and lower leaves shriveling up to expose stems is a sign that the plant is under watered.
hardy
to
25F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin NW South Africa
california
native
No
sunset
zones
13–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Low growing bushy crassulas need meticulous weeding in the garden; otherwise the weeds get tangled and intermingled with the succulents, and they are difficult to remove.
These smaller crassulas are an excellent choice for pots, where they can be appreciated up close, but they don’t want to be in a lot of hot sun in a small pot without regular water.
Looks best with a cut back every year or two when it starts to crowd itself.
Very useful as a fast growing green filler.

Special Interest

Very tough plant is easily propagated, even by simply laying it on a well draining mix.