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.
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
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used in traditional medicine for treating minor skin ailments.
· May have antimicrobial properties.