String of Buttons: Care for the Stacked Leaf Succulent
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String of Buttons: Care for the Stacked Leaf Succulent

Crassula perforata

String of Buttons care: succulent with triangular stacked grey-green leaves. Full sun, very easy, tips blush pink in bright light.

Characteristics

Scientific nameCrassula perforata
Height30-60 cm
Sunlightpieno sole
Waterbassa
Soildrenante per cactacee
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature5-30 °C
FloweringMar, Apr, May
IrrigationWater every 14-20 days in summer, once a month in winter: let the soil dry out fully.

Crassula Perforata, called String of Buttons, is a fascinating succulent with triangular grey-green leaves stacked like beads on a string. It grows in full sun on well-draining cactus soil with sparse watering. Tips blush pink-red with intense exposure, signalling good light.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: drenante per cactacee. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

How do you propagate Crassula Perforata?
Cut a 10 cm segment, remove the lower leaves, let it callus for 3-4 days and plant in moist sand: roots in 2-3 weeks.
Why do the leaves turn pink?
It is a positive stress reaction to intense sun or temperature swings: the tips take pink-red hues. It indicates good exposure, not a problem.

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