Watch Chain (Crassula Muscosa) is a perennial succulent in the Crassulaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A succulent plant native to South Africa and Namibia, characterized by its tightly stacked, small, light green leaves that form a chain-like appearance along its stems.

Watch Chain

Watch Chain

Crassula Muscosa

A succulent plant native to South Africa and Namibia, characterized by its tightly stacked, small, light green leaves that form a chain-like appearance along its stems.

Quick Facts

Type
succulent
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover, container plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Watch Chain

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Crassulaceae
Genus:Crassula