Crassula perforata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Crassula perforata, known as String of Buttons, is a beginner-friendly, easy-to-cultivate plant. This plant is unique in that its leaves are square or triangular in shape and arranged in a spiral pattern resembling a mound. This succulent will proliferate indoors or outdoors, but unfortunately, it is poisonous to both humans and animals if ingested.
Common Name |
String of buttons
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Crassula perforata
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Genus
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Crassula
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Family
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Crassulaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Crassula perforata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Crassula perforata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Crassula perforata needs water once every
12 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Crassula perforata needs about 0.2 L per 12 days. |
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Crassula perforata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Crassula perforata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Crassula perforata to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Crassula perforata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Crassula perforata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Crassula perforata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Crassula perforata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Crassula perforata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Crassula perforata toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Crassula perforata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Crassula perforata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
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Crassula perforata Native Region |
Find out where the Crassula perforata plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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