Crassula Perforata

Add a touch of playful geometry to your succulent collection with Crassula perforata, commonly known as the String of Buttons or Necklace Vine! This fascinating and easy-to-care-for succulent features uniquely stacked, triangular leaves that encircle the stem, creating the appearance of beads on a string or neatly stacked buttons. Its distinctive growth habit and attractive coloration make it a delightful and eye-catching addition to any indoor or outdoor space.

Key Features:

• Unique Stacked Leaf Arrangement: The most striking feature of Crassula perforata is its opposite pairs of leaves that fuse at the base and stack tightly around the stem. This creates a distinctive and visually appealing "string of buttons" or "necklace" effect.
• Attractive Coloration: The fleshy, triangular leaves typically display a lovely blue-green to gray-green hue, often with reddish or purplish edges, especially when exposed to bright sunlight or cooler temperatures.
• Trailing or Upright Growth: Young plants often have an upright growth habit, but as they mature, the stems can trail gracefully, making them perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, and spilling over the edges of pots.
• Small and Charming Flowers: In spring or summer, mature plants may produce clusters of small, star-shaped, pale yellow or cream-colored flowers, adding a delicate touch to its unique foliage.
• Easy to Propagate: Crassula perforata readily propagates from stem cuttings or individual leaves, making it a rewarding plant to share and expand your collection.
• Drought Tolerant and Low Maintenance: Like most Crassulas, it is relatively drought-tolerant and requires minimal care once established, making it a great choice for beginners and busy plant enthusiasts.
• Versatile Use: Its unique trailing habit makes it ideal for hanging baskets, vertical gardens, container arrangements, and as a textural element in rock gardens.

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight to maintain its compact growth and vibrant colors. It can tolerate some direct morning sun but protect from harsh afternoon rays, which can scorch the leaves.
• Watering: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly, ensuring good drainage. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to rot. Reduce watering during the winter months.
• Soil: Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix.
• Temperature: Prefers mild temperatures and should be protected from frost.
• Potting: Choose a pot with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. Its trailing nature makes it particularly well-suited for hanging baskets or taller pots.
• Pruning: Prune as needed to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Cuttings can be easily rooted to propagate new plants.

The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 80mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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