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Crassula Medusa Snake
Ideally place in a sunny location, but it can also tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can withstand temperatures as low as -3.9 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
The stem branches into many serpentine tentacles, which give this form its name.
Crassula Medusa Snake is a cultivar derived from Crassula muscosa (previously also listed as Crassula lycopodioides). It is a succulent known exclusively from cultivation, named for its snake-like branching stems that resemble the mythological Medusa.
The plant is formed by firm, cylindrical stems with a round cross-section that branch naturally. The leaves are very small, dark green, densely packed, and tightly pressed against the stems, creating a pronounced, scale-like texture. Due to the dense growth, the plant appears compact, although individual shoots tend to gradually lean outward and become slightly trailing.
The flowers are small and inconspicuous, bowl-shaped, usually light yellow-green to brownish in color. They appear during the warmer part of the year and do not play a major ornamental role, instead serving as a subtle complement to the overall appearance of the plant.
This succulent prefers a bright position, a well-draining substrate, and restrained watering with thorough drying between waterings. It tolerates pruning well and responds with further branching, making it a suitable houseplant for growers who want to maintain control over the plant’s shape.