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Description

Crassula muscosa is best known to be a beautiful looking succulent. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to 10" tall. The plant is best known for the leaves that are small and desnely packed together growing erect in the color green to bright green. When the plant finally produces flowers you can expect yellow flowers in the spring. Crassula muscosa can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your plant healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering. Crassula muscosa needs strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor. This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 9a-11b which is around 20°F. If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.