Description
Crassula perforata "String of Buttons" is a relatively fast-growing succulent noted for its stacking, alternating triangular leaves that form vertical columns reaching 8–10 inches tall. Ideal for sunny windowsills, it thrives in pots or hanging baskets, where its columnar growth creates a striking cascading display over the pot edge.
- Name: Crassula perforata "String of Buttons" (succulent)
- Growth habit: Stacking, alternating triangular leaves that form columns; reaches 8–10 inches tall
- Leaf color & edges: Pale green leaves with rosy edges, especially in full sun
- Best for: Works well in pots or hanging baskets; stacking columns create a hanging effect over the sides of the pot
- Light requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade; intense afternoon sun can burn foliage
- Propagation: Easy to propagate by leaf or stem cuttings; seeds also possible
- Soil & watering: Plant in well-draining soil; overwatering can lead to root rot or fungus; avoid excessive watering
- Container notes: Juvenile specimens in basic plastic nursery pots approx. 2" tall; containers may hold 1–4 smaller rooted plants; color and size vary with season
- Hardiness & seasonal growth: Most Crassula varieties won’t survive a hard frost; some Crassula can be hardy, but growth slows in colder months and may surge in spring/summer
- Variability: Size and color may vary based on time of year, growing temperatures, daylight length, and growing season
Its architectural, vertical form adds height and texture to sunlit shelves, windowsills, or hanging displays without demanding constant attention. With easy propagation by leaf or stem cuttings, you can refresh pots or build new arrangements, while bright light brings out rosy edge coloration for a lively, modern accent in any space.
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