Known as Crassula perforata it is a non-cactus succulent plant native to the Cape South Africa. Crassulas are some of my favorite succulentsactually its probably one of my favorite genera of succulents so that means youll be seeing a lot of Crassu. The triangle-shaped leaves grow opposite each other and spiral around the stem causing it to look stacked. The Crassula perforata or String of Buttons is a great looking succulent that is. The leaf margins often have reddish tinges when exposed to bright light. This happy little planting does great in bright light and would love to live on your sunny window sill. Later this plant becomes prostrate due to height and weight. Crassula Perforata is a most distinctive shrub succulent with triangular-shaped leaves that grow in pairs opposite one another along its branches The pale green succulent leaves are tinged with blue and grow in an intricate spiral stacked on top of one another with unusual uniformity. It cannot tolerate frost and must be protected from cold snaps. Simply clip the stem and stick it right back in dry succulent soil.
String of Buttons looks great in a terrarium or a garden dish. The gray-green leaves may have a pinkish tint to the edges if given enough light. Crassula perforata also known as string of buttons succulent is a sprawling and shrubby plant that reaches 18 inches 46 cm beginning as an upright specimen. What is a String of Buttons Plant. The plant has severe root rot and the grower wants to save it in a sense by taking cuttings and propagating new plants. One of the best-loved stacked Crassula species with alternating triangular leaves of pale green. The Crassula perforata succulent is usually described as growing in a piling pattern. Crassula Perforata is a most distinctive shrub succulent with triangular-shaped leaves that grow in pairs opposite one another along its branches The pale green succulent leaves are tinged with blue and grow in an intricate spiral stacked on top of one another with unusual uniformity. Look for pale yellow flowers in the spring. Later this plant becomes prostrate due to height and weight.
It is capable of growing over and through other plants so you must allow space when growing it in the garden with other plants. Crassula Perforata String of Buttons Plant. The leaf margins often have reddish tinges when exposed to bright light. Simply clip the stem and stick it right back in dry succulent soil. String of buttons is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is an aggressive suckering succulent. Known as Crassula perforata it is a non-cactus succulent plant native to the Cape South Africa. The string of buttons succulent sometimes called stacked crassula or necklace vine is a type of hardy succulent native to South Africa. Crassula perforata also known as string of buttons succulent is a sprawling and shrubby plant that reaches 18 inches 46 cm beginning as an upright specimen. The String of Buttons Crassula perforata is a great addition to your houseplant collection or in an outside garden.
The leaves grow stacked around the stem in such a way that the stem pierces them hence the name perforata. The String of Buttons succulent can form small colonies since it spreads and grows fast. Later this plant becomes prostrate due to height and weight. They need to be acclimated to full sun or the leaves will get scorched easily. The plant has severe root rot and the grower wants to save it in a sense by taking cuttings and propagating new plants. It grows well indoors and does well in terrariums. It is capable of growing over and through other plants so you must allow space when growing it in the garden with other plants. String of Buttons Crassula perforata Thunberg. This video shows me snipping branches off of my Crassula String of Buttons Succulent plant. It is native to South Africa where it grows among rocks and in the crevices of cliffsides and blooms from midsummer to fall.
One of the best-loved stacked Crassula species with alternating triangular leaves of pale green. Short stacks of triangular leaves often turn pinkish red on the edges making the. They are easy to care for and their unusual form compliments many other succulents. They need to be acclimated to full sun or the leaves will get scorched easily. It develops stems that over time become woody and that grow more or less erect. Simply clip the stem and stick it right back in dry succulent soil. This video shows me snipping branches off of my Crassula String of Buttons Succulent plant. It cannot tolerate frost and must be protected from cold snaps. It can reach a height of about 45cm as a general rule although it can exceed them and reach 50-60cm. Trying to save it from an old mealy bug infestation andor fungus.
