String of buttons Crassula perforata is a low-maintenance, non-toxic succulent. It has a very distinctive look with thick, triangular leaves stacked snugly around the stems. The leaves are pale green with reddish edges that change to a deeper red shade when exposed to bright sunlight.
String of Buttons is a relatively fast-growing shrubby succulent that is perfect for terrariums and hanging baskets. It can grow up to 18 inches in height.
In spring, String of Buttons produces unscented star-shaped yellow flowers.
Light/Soil/Water:
- String of Buttons needs at least 6 hours of light daily. It tolerates different lighting conditions, from full-sun to partial shade, but it grows best under very bright, indirect light.
- This plant likes sandy, well-drained, porous potting soil.
- As a succulent, String of Buttons does not need frequent watering. Only water when the soil is dry to the touch.
