Crassula muscosa f. acuminata (Rat tail crassula)

Other names: Crassula lycopodioides f. acuminata, Combesia muscosa var. acuminata, Rattail crassula , Lizard tail, Watch chain plant, Clubmoss crassula, Princess pine

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Species

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.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

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Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.3 m	0.2 m	10-20 years
0 ft	0 ft	10-20 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.3 m

0.2 m

10-20 years

0 ft

10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Aspect

East
South
North

Exposure

Sheltered

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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.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming, Compact, Branching

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Remove faded flowers stems to improve appearance and prevent unwanted seedlings.

Propagation methods

Seed, Stem tip cuttings, Leaf cuttings

Propagation

Sow seed at 15-18C in early spring.

Pests and diseases

Pests

Vine weevil

Aphids

Mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Monthly care advice

Deadhead perennials before they seed (optional)

Take softwood cuttings

Fertilise regularly with liquid feed

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Sow seed in containers with heat (spring)

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

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Species

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

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