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Plant Profiles / String of buttons

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SucculentsBest for potsIndoorOutdoorDrought tolerantHanging plantsToxic to pets

String of buttons

Crassula perforata · Necklace vine, stacked crassula

Triangular leaves stack along the stems like beads, edged in pink in good light. Upright at first, then sprawls and spills over pots.

Bright light to part sunLight

Every 2–3 weeksWater

EasyCare level

Care at a glance

Light

Bright light to part sun

ShadeFull sun

Morning sun is ideal.

Water

Every 2–3 weeks

DryWet

Water when the mix is dry.

Humidity

Low

LowHigh

Dry air suits it.

Temperature

5–32°C (41–90°F)

CoolWarm

Protect from frost.

Growth

Moderate, sprawling

SlowFast

Stems to 45 cm.

Soil

Cactus and succulent mix

LeanRich

Fast-draining mix.

Fertiliser

Twice a year

RarelyOften

Light feed in spring and summer.

Pet safety

Mildly toxic

SafeToxic

Mildly toxic to pets if eaten.

About this plant

From South Africa, string of buttons grows in loose clumps of stacked stems. Red-edged leaves deepen in colour with sun and cool nights. It's easy to propagate from stem cuttings.

Best spots

Sunny windowsills, balcony pots and hanging planters.

Plant facts

Botanical name	Crassula perforata
Family	Crassulaceae
Origin	South Africa
Plant type	Succulent
Mature size	20–45 cm
Growth rate	Moderate
Flowers	Tiny pale yellow
Toxicity	Mildly toxic to pets
Propagation	Stem cuttings