Watch chain
Crassula muscosa · Crassulas · Stonecrop family
Also known as: Rattail Crassula · Zipper Plant · Princess Pine
Easy15–30cmNot pet-safe
Watch chain care at a glance
Watch chain (Crassula muscosa) needs little water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 15–27 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Watch chain
Possible pests on Watch chain include Mealybugs, Aphids and Spider mites. A common disease is Stem rot. Watch chain is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Aphids Low
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Stem rot High
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Watch chain
- Which pests affect Watch chain?
- Possible pests on Watch chain include Mealybugs, Aphids and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Watch chain?
- A common disease is Stem rot.
- Is Watch chain toxic to cats and dogs?
- Watch chain is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Watch chain need?
- Watch chain has a low water requirement.
- What light does Watch chain need?
- Watch chain prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Around 5 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Watch chain frost-hardy?
- Watch chain is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.