The gray-green leaves can take on a pink hue when exposed to sufficient light.
Plant thisfast-growing succulentindoors or outdoors in the spring and summer.Crassula perforatais toxic to humans and animals.
This has made the plant adaptable to many conditions.
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Growing a hardy string of buttons plant is not complicated.
It makes a great indoor plant and works in acontainer gardenin some warmer North American zones.
It will even do well as aterrariumplant.
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A key requirement for their survival, however, is good drainage.
The only thing that will really kill this versatile plant is overwatering.
It will handle almost any lighting condition in an indoor setting but will suffer if left without enough light.
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Evidence of this deficiency will be the loss of coloration of the plants foliage.
For best results, string of buttons should receive plenty of indirect sunlight.
A well-draining medium of sand, pumice, and bark would fit this description.
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Water
An easy way to avoid overwatering a succulent like string of buttons is the soak-and-dry method.
Do not let the water touch the leaves while you’re watering.
Theleaves of succulents store water, but they do not need watering.
Fertilizer
String of buttonsnormally grows in areas with poor, infertile soil.
It is not used to having nutrient-rich soil.
Fertilizer should not be needed.
Use sterile gardening scissors to prune the wayward stems and get the plant back in shape.
To prune, look for stems that are too long, bent, weakened, or old.
you could also break off any old or damaged leaves to clean up the plant.
It is not recommended to propagate from the leaves, as most of the leaves won’t survive.
Repot in warmer months for best results.
Gently take the plant out of its pot and tap away the dirt to inspect the roots for damage.
Do not water for a few days to give the roots a chance to settle in.
Fungal disease and root rot may develop from overwatering.
Common Problems With String of Buttons
There are rarely problems with this easy-going succulent.
You may find a couple of issues that are easy to remedy.
Leaves Turning Brown
Your plant may be getting too much sunlight and causing sunburn.
Move the plant to an area that receives less direct light.
Leaves Turning Mushy
You may be overwatering your plant.
The stem may feel mushy, too.
Leaves Shriveling
If you are underwatering your succulent, the leaves may shrivel.
The leaves are not retaining or storing water, which is making them dry up.
Water immediately to see improvement.
String of buttons looks lovely in a hanging planter.
Avoid pruning for a while and let the stems sprawl and cascade over the sides.
Depending on your zone, try variousdaisies, silvery green foliage likeartemisia, andblue fescue grass.
Succulents 101.West Virginia University Extension.
String of Buttons (Crassula perforata).The National Gardening Association.
Insect Pests of Cacti and Succulents Grown as House Plants.Missouri Botanical Gardens.
