String of Buttons
Crassula perforata

String of Buttons Plant

String of Buttons (Crassula perforata) is a succulent growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.


Picture illustrating String of Buttons plant

Habit

Succulent 

Height

0.3-0.4 m

Growth

Slow 

Soil

Well-drained, sandy 

Shade

Full sun 

Moisture

 Low

Edible

No 

Medicinal

No

Origin

South Africa

Climatic Condition

Subtropical, Tropical

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

40-60%

Potting media

Cactus mix

Fertilizers

Balanced, organic NPK

Watering

Light watering

Plant Weight 

100-200 g

Flowering Time

Spring, Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental, low maintenance

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Ornamental, air purifying

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% perlite, 30% potting soil, 20% coarse sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

 Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Mealybugs
 Wilting, white powder, brown spots, sticky residue

 Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil

 Fungicides, systemic insecticides

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