Crassula muscosa

Name: Crassula muscosa - Succulente graphique
SKU: pda131
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A succulent with thin, spiralling square leaves

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Crassula muscosa is a drought tolerant, evergreen succulent plant with a very small, light green leaves that are densely packed around a thin stem.

It is prized for its intricately stacked, scale-like leaves that form a tightly woven, chain-like appearance.

Its unusual texture and compact habit make it popular for rock gardens, terrariums, container planting, and succulent collections.

Particularly graphic in its structure, it is often used as an ‘accent plant’ – as a solitary piece on a table or in a windowbox. If you look close at it from on high, you’ll see that the leaves actually form a tiny little square.

It is most commonly called the miniature pine tree among plant enthusiasts, and is often used in the creation of pine-like bonsai.

The Crassula are known as pygmyweeds – they are a large group of succulents containing over 200 species.

Cut them back if they get too long or too leggy – they respond well to a trim!

Learn more about how to care for your Crassula muscosa:

- ENG: Caring for Crassula muscosa
- FR: Entretien de Crassula muscosa

The Tale & The Botany: Crassula muscosa

“Crassula” means thick or fat in Latin, referring to the leaves that become plumpy the more water they are able to store.

This is a good indicator of the health of your crassula – if less plumpy, then she needs a dash of water! It’s a bit more difficult to tell with this one as the stems are quite fine and fragile.

This genus was first named in 1862 and the genus contains 150-200 species, most of them occurring in South Africa.

‘Muscosa’ is Latin for “mossy”.

🌸 Floral Morphology: Crassula muscosa

Crassula muscosa produces tiny, star-shaped yellow-green flowers that emerge along the dense, vertical stems during late spring to summer.

The flowers are small but numerous, creating a subtle floral display amid the scale-like leaves, which are opposite, tightly packed, and sessile, giving the stems a rope- or chain-like appearance.

The stems can grow vertically or trail slightly, adding architectural interest to arrangements.

🌱 Reproductive Biology

Crassula muscosa reproduces both sexually via seeds and vegetatively via stem cuttings. The plant roots readily from cuttings, allowing gardeners to propagate quickly and maintain dense growth.

Flowers are hermaphroditic and insect-pollinated, but propagation is often done vegetatively because the seeds are tiny and germination can be slow.

🌍 Ecology & Adaptations

Native to arid and semi-arid regions, Crassula muscosa has evolved several adaptations for dry, sunny environments:

- Succulent leaves store water for prolonged drought periods.
- Dense, scale-like leaves reduce water loss and protect the stems from intense sunlight.
- Prefers well-drained sandy or rocky soils, avoiding root rot in wet conditions.
- Tolerates full sun and mild frost, but excessive humidity or prolonged cold can damage foliage.