This plant was abandoned on our west facing window in Eastern US. Ai had me thinking it was a spike moss, but after searching for the different varieties I coudn't match it (but Wallace's spike moss was close?). Leaf snap suggested watch-chain, or toohed-leave clubmoss.
I'd love to help it fully recover. Because I thought it was a spike moss I was giving it high humidity and damp soil. It has seen some recovery but feels like I'm missing something. TYIA
by 215HOTBJCK
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Succulent. More light, less water
I know that plant by the name watch chain. Don’t know the scientific name. It’s definitely a succulent and thrives on typical succulent care, altho it likes a bit more water than some other succulents I’ve had.
It’s a watch chain/Crassula muscosa! They’re super hardy succulents related to jade plants. Put it in your window that gets the most light and water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry through.
*Crassula muscosa* (watch chain)
I know that as rattail crassula, Crassula muscosa. Frankly this is why I always say never use AI for anything. They are not a trustworthy source of information of any kind at all. Rattail crassula need almost the exact opposite care of a spike moss.
They want well draining soil, mostly sand and pearlite mixed with regular potting soil. Shallow pots are best, as they have incredibly small thin roots that don’t grow very deep. Clay or terracotta pots are also best, as they hold less moisture.
These are incredibly drought tolerant plants, they want their soil to dry out completely before being watered again. I personally only water once they turn a bit limp and grey, that’s a sign they are ready for water. They always perk up after a deep soak.
They want as bright of light as possible, you can’t possibly give them too much light.
Thankfully they are also very easy to propagate from cuttings, so even if the base of the plant is dead, any stem that is still green and firm can become a new plant. Just take a stem and stick it in soil and it will grow new roots. Even just laying it on the surface of the soil will work.