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Muscosa crassula succulent (Crassula muscosa)
Muscosa crassula succulent Crassula muscosaPhoto: Agnieszka Kwiecień ( Nova ) · CC BY 2.5

Collector · upright

Muscosa crassula succulent

Crassula muscosa

Also found as Crassula muscosa L.

Crassula Muscosa (Crassula muscosa) is a upright companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement
A bright windowsill or sunroom in a free-draining pot
Care
Easy with sufficient light · Dry-growing succulent
Everyday size
An upright tabletop-to-floor specimen; height varies by species and growing conditions.
Collector class
Collector
Seller listings
No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus
Crassula
Family
Crassulaceae
Genetic status
Species
Propagation forms
Cutting · Division · Seedling
Plant form
Representative photograph
Information checked
2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Muscosa crassula succulent

Dry-growing succulent guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Easy with sufficient light
Light
Bright light with direct sun after gradual acclimation
Water
Soak thoroughly, then wait until the mix is dry before watering again
Temperature
Warm during growth; keep frost-free unless species hardiness is known (10–32°C)
Humidity
Low to average humidity (20–60%)
Potting medium
Gritty peat-free cactus and succulent mix
Drainage
Rapid drainage is essential
Feeding
Low-nitrogen cactus feed sparingly in active growth
Pruning and grooming
Remove dead lower leaves and keep the crown free of trapped moisture
Seasonal rhythm
Water less during the species' dormant or low-light period
Propagation
Offsets, stem or leaf cuttings, or seed depending on the species
Travel planning
Established plants commonly tolerate two to three weeks between waterings
Common watch-outs
Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow
Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Cacti and succulent houseplants

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets
No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children
This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling
Use normal gardening hygiene and wash hands after pruning or repotting.
Placement
Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens
If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.
Safety sourcesASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants databasePoison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Muscosa crassula succulent (Crassula muscosa)
Muscosa crassula succulent Crassula muscosaPhoto: Agnieszka Kwiecień ( Nova ) · CC BY 2.5

Primary identification photograph

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Scenes

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Muscosa crassula succulent

Executive office · Refined living room · Bright conservatory

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