Crassula perforata variegata

Variegated String of Buttons

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Compact succulent shrub with stacked triangular leaves featuring creamy-white variegated margins. Prone to leggy growth if light is insufficient.
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Plant Details

Common Name Variegated String of Buttons
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Crassula
Species Perforata
Variety variegata
Origin South Africa
Blooming Small white or pinkish star-shaped flowers in winter/spring, rarely indoors.
Leaf Color Green with creamy-white margins
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with perlite and pumice for superior drainage

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Watering

Water when soil is completely dry; reduce in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires direct sunlight for variegation, minimize leggy growth

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Fertilization

Apply diluted succulent fertilizer monthly during growing season (spring/summer)

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Pruning

Pinch tips to encourage bushier growth and remove leggy stems

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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