Also known as African Grass · Clubmoss Crassula · Lizard's Tail
Crassula muscosa, also known as Crassula muscosa, is a distinctive succulent with tightly packed, triangular leaves forming dense, branching stems that resemble moss.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct sunlight, but intense afternoon sun can scorch leaves. Insufficient light can lead to leggy growth.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when dry. Avoid waterlogged soil.
Well-draining, sandy or gritty
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Enjoys average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate slightly cooler temperatures in winter but protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Rarely
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Do not fertilize during dormancy.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when dry, ensuring excess water drains away. Overwatering is a common cause of root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormancy period to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape, remove dead or leggy growth, and encourage bushier development. Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears. Pruning can also be done to propagate new plants.
Light pruning can be done at any time, with heavier pruning in spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Cut sections of stem, allow them to callus over for a few days, and then plant in well-draining succulent soil.
Keep lightly moist until roots form, which typically occurs within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one, with drainage holes.
Repot in spring, just as new growth begins.
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Where Crassula Muscosa (Crassula muscosa) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Crassula |
| Species | Crassula muscosa |
Similar in genus Crassula
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