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
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, white powder, brown spots, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil