Crassula Muscosa

Crassula Muscosa commonly called Crassula Muscosa or Watch Chain Plant is an interesting succulent that can be grown by every enthusiast. This is perfect for new gardeners as well as for the experienced ones. So, without any further ado, here goes all that you would want to know about this rather peculiar plant.

Care Instructions

If you are aware of the fundamentals then, looking after your Watch Chain Plant is something that should not be a problem at all. Here’s a straightforward guide to grow green:Here’s a straightforward guide to grow green:

• Light Requirements: This is a plant that does not require direct sunlight but prefers a bright place where direct sunlight is not a possibility. But it is also known to withstand some level of exposure to direct sunlight, though it is recommended to be under shade most of the time.

• Watering: Water sparingly. To prevent waterlogged issues which lead to root rot, water the plant when the soil is dry until the water drips from the drainage hole at the bottom of the grow pot.

• Soil: Plant your seeds in well-draining succulent soil that has good drainage so as not to waterlog your plant. That is why, introduced into the mix some sand or perlite can help to improve drainage.

• Temperature: Store it in the refrigerator: 60-80°F (15-27°C). Frost tender, so if the temperature takes a dip, better to bring them inside the house.

Propagation Guide

Honestly, it is the best decision ever when you opt to reproduce Watch Chain Succulent. Here’s how you can do it:Here are the steps that can be followed in order to do it:

• Cuttings: From experience it is preferable to use a healthy cutting from the plant that is, a part of the stem with developed nodes.

• Drying: It placed the cutting in places that will offer it chance to dry for a few days to avoid developing a problem of rotting.

• Planting: Plant the cutting in a mixture of peat and compost and only water it sparingly and only when it will develop its own roots.

Flower and Fragrance

Considering this plant as an ornamental one, one of the wonderful features of it is that it has rather small but very mysterious flowers. They do not need very flashy appearance to be effective but makes an extra grace to the plant collection. The flowers possess a weak but a pleasant scent which makes the flowers even more attractive.

Troubleshooting Common Issues in Australia

All the same, you can have some challenges despite implementing all the care measures_obs. Here’s how to solve them:Here’s how to solve them:

• Turning Brown at Base: This could be as a result of over irrigation. Water again when the soil is dry to the touch and avoid over watering the plants.

• Full Sun Tolerance: YES but it requires light but filtered light; preferably not direct sunlight. But one must remember that direct sunlight can burn the leaves.

Crassula Muscosa is a stunning and quite an interesting plant that will be an excellent addition to every collection of houseplants. It suits everyone – from the experienced gardeners to the new ones and will prove beneficial in any situation. For the best products and succulents for sale go to Succulents Online, located in Australia, Queensland. Browse through our selection and buy the charm of Crassula Muscosa and have it delivered to your home now!

Frequently Asked Questions

The first two photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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