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Crassula muscosa f. acuminata (Rat tail crassula)
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Crassula muscosa f. acuminata
Other names
Crassula lycopodioides f. acuminata, Combesia muscosa var. acuminata, Rattail crassula , Lizard tail, Watch chain plant, Clubmoss crassula, Princess pine, Rat tail crassula
Genus
Crassula Crassula
Species
C. muscosa f. acuminata - C. muscosa f. acuminata is a clump-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial with erect, branching stems bearing scale-like, light to grey-green leaves and tiny, yellow-green flowers in spring.
Crassula muscosa f. acuminata is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Branching, Erect
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems to improve appearance and prevent unwanted seedlings.
Propagation
Sow seed at 15-18C in early spring.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Crassula muscosa f. acuminata (Rat tail crassula) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light. Feed monthly and water moderately from spring to autumn; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Crassula muscosa f. acuminata
Other names
Crassula lycopodioides f. acuminata, Combesia muscosa var. acuminata, Rattail crassula , Lizard tail, Watch chain plant, Clubmoss crassula, Princess pine, Rat tail crassula
Genus
Crassula Crassula
Species
C. muscosa f. acuminata - C. muscosa f. acuminata is a clump-forming, succulent, evergreen perennial with erect, branching stems bearing scale-like, light to grey-green leaves and tiny, yellow-green flowers in spring.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Branching, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems to improve appearance and prevent unwanted seedlings.
Propagation
Sow seed at 15-18C in early spring.
Propagation methods
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Crassula muscosa f. acuminata (Rat tail crassula) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Under glass, grow in cactus compost in full light. Feed monthly and water moderately from spring to autumn; sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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