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String of Buttons

Crassula perforata

Other known names: Necklace vine

A branching succulent with stacked triangular leaves wrapped around each stem.

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LightVery bright with gentle direct sunWaterSoak, then allow to dryDifficultyEasySafetyToxic

Toxic. Toxic to pets

Care

Light
Very bright with gentle direct sun
Water
Soak, then allow to dry
Growing medium
Gritty mineral-rich succulent mix
Feeding
Low-nitrogen feed sparingly during active growth
Temperature
55–85°F
Humidity
Low

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Characteristics

A branching succulent with stacked triangular leaves wrapped around each stem.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name
Crassula perforata
Plant group
Succulents
Other known names
Necklace vine
Safety
Toxic
Toxic to pets

Growth

Growth habit
Water-storing rosette, trailer, or shrub
Native range
Arid and seasonally dry regions worldwide
Temperature
55–85°F
Humidity
Low
Difficulty
Easy

Propagation

Leaf, stem, offset, or division by species

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Problems to recognize

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History & lineage

String of Buttons is recorded botanically as Crassula perforata. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.

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