Sometimes called Watch Chain, Shoelace Plant or Zipper Plant, Crassula muscosa is one of those succulents that earns a double take. Slender upright stems are densely packed with tiny, tightly stacked green leaves that hide the stem completely, giving the whole plant a soft, mossy, almost woven texture. As it grows the stems lengthen and begin to trail, building into a lovely tumble of fine, geometric foliage.

It has a quiet, architectural charm that works beautifully on a sunny windowsill, a shelf where it can spill over the edge, or grouped with other succulents to add height and texture. Low fuss and slow to outgrow its spot, it makes a brilliant first succulent or an easy addition to a growing collection.

Care at a glance

Light Bright light, including a few hours of direct sun. The brighter the spot, the more compact and happy it stays

Water Let the soil dry out completely between waterings, then water thoroughly. Water sparingly through autumn and winter

Humidity Average room humidity is fine, no misting needed

Temperature Comfortable in normal room temperatures, ideally kept above 12C

Feed A diluted cactus or succulent feed once a month through spring and summer

Note Best kept out of reach of curious pets and children, as Crassula can cause discomfort if chewed

Supplied in a 10.5cm pot. As a living plant, size and form vary from one to the next, so yours will be one of a kind.