Crassula muscosa - Watch Chain
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Watch Chain (Crassula muscosa or C. lycopodiodes, aka Rattail Crassula and Zipper Plant): Unique branching stems of tightly overlapping, scale-like leaves. Both of its Latin names refer to its resemblance to a clubmoss. This plant starts off erect but eventually trails over with thick stems up to 1.0' long. It is native to South Africa and following heavy rain or watering it can bloom pale yellow to white flowers.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Filtered / Partial Sun
Maximum Height
9"-12"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Easy to Propagate
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
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Watch chain has very fragrant flowers. The flowers are tiny so most people don't notice it has flowered until they smell them. Unfortunately, you will have to wait until the flowers dry up. Sorry about that!
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This plant ships rooted in a 2" pot.
If you scroll down on any of our plant listings, you'll find a section called "PRODUCT DETAILS". There, you'll find a list beginning with the item "COLOR - PRIMARY". Near the bottom of this list is an item called "PRODUCT FORMAT". That will tell you what size pot the plant ships in or what size plug if that's relevant.
If you scroll down on any of our plant listings, you'll find a section called "PRODUCT DETAILS". There, you'll find a list beginning with the item "COLOR - PRIMARY". Near the bottom of this list is an item called "PRODUCT FORMAT". That will tell you what size pot the plant ships in or what size plug if that's relevant.
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It can. Cutting the tips of the branches off will encourage it to grow new branches.
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A 2" pot.
For every product, you can scroll down to the Product Details where you'll find a field called Product Format that lists the pot size. Almost all of our pots are 2" unless otherwise listed in the product title.
For every product, you can scroll down to the Product Details where you'll find a field called Product Format that lists the pot size. Almost all of our pots are 2" unless otherwise listed in the product title.
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It's important to note that Crassula mucosa naturally drops its leaves. Although underwatering can be a cause of this, it will do that naturally, even with proper watering. It's healthy, although unsightly.
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This plant likes a lot of sunlight although it can acclimate to partial shade. I would give it 6+ hours of sunlight a day. So a sunny, south-facing window if you're growing it indoors, or partial sun if you grow it outside.
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Hi!
No, this one is not safe for pets. Many plants in the genus Crassula contain saponins. The plant makes saponins as a natural insecticide and fungicide, but they will also sicken larger animals too.
No, this one is not safe for pets. Many plants in the genus Crassula contain saponins. The plant makes saponins as a natural insecticide and fungicide, but they will also sicken larger animals too.
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There is just one plant in the pot that's big enough to fill out the 2" pot. They aren't in the form of multiple starts, although it could be divided on arrival.
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It's worth a shot! They can get a little leggy in deep deep shade, but the indirect radiation of most outdoor shade spots is sufficient for them.
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You can trim it back but it sounds like it's not getting enough light. That problem needs to be solved first before you do any trimming or the plant might not have the energy to sprout again.
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March 18, 2025 by Linda K. (VA, United States)
“awesome plant...very healthy”
September 18, 2024 by June S. (United States)
“The plant arrived in good shape and I'd doing well.”
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March 31, 2024 by Susan S. (Florida, United States)
“I love making succulent gardens and used these plugs to create this one. Watch Chain adds some height and greenery.”
