The Watch Chain Plant, or Crassula muscosa, is a small succulent that grows into a tiny bush. It grows up to a foot tall. The overlapping stacked green leaves completely hide the stems and are tightly compacted. The unique plant is often compared to undersea coral because of how it looks. The delicate leaves are reminiscent of tight jewelers links that are used to attach a pocket watch to a vest. There are small yellow and green flowers that appear tight along with the leaves on the stems in spring to mid summer.
Growing Watch Chain Plants
This plant is only winter hardy in zones 9-11. However, you can grow these succulents indoors as long as the plant gets at least 5 hours of direct sunlight in a south facing window. Plant in well drained soil. Only water once the dirt has completely dried out. These are native to South Africa.
Watch Chain Plant Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Lime Green |
| Exposure: Part Sun to Sun |
| Height: 1 Foot |
| Spread: 1-2 Feet |
| Soil Type: Porous, Rocky, Sandy |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Dry, Moderate |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Uses: Indoor/Outdoor |
| Other Uses: Rock Garden |
| Type: Succulent/Annual |
| Scientific Name: Crassula muscosa lycopodioides 'Watch Chain' |
| Common Name: Watch Chain Plant |
| Other Name(s): Rattail Crassula, Princess Pine |
- SKU:
- CRAWCP35
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
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4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
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Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
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2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
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#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
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#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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