Plant in a welldrained soil in full sun to light shade needs some protection from midday heat in hotlocales but the brighter light brings out the red tones and plants will flower more. Crassula perforata string of buttons is a fairly fast growing, shrubby and sprawling succulent with stems and leaves that seem stacked atop each other. You should have no trouble finding it in your local plant store or garden center. Orders with payment received before 12 am midnight each wednesday will be dispatched the following monday. The short, triangular, graygreen leaves form opposite pairs that grow in a spiral around the stem. Crassula perforata, called babys necklace or string of buttons medicinal and other uses. The plant has severe root rot and the grower wants to save it in a sense by taking cuttings and propagating new plants. Crassula plants are very forgiving growers, but they will rot if left in standing water. Baby necklace is a very hardy and ornamental plant with small, rounded. Crassula falcata airplane plant buy online at annies annuals. Crassula perforata string of buttons mountain crest gardens. Leadcamp, inc is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for.
This listing is for 5 seeds of crassula perforata crassula perforata is a small shrubby and sprawling succulent up to 18 inches 45 cm tall. Crassula perforata variegata string of buttons mountain crest. If you live in a mediterranean climate in usda hardiness zone 9 or 10, jade plants grow prolifically and make gorgeous, low maintenance landscaping plants. Crassula perforata variegata crassula perforata variegata is a variant of the south african crassula perforata with clustering trailing stems with triangular leaves in opposing pairs. Growth pattern is shrublike, and clumps, or multiplies readily. In order to grow these crassulas really well, one should remember their natural habitat on dry hillsides under the blazing south african sun. One of the bestloved stacked crassula species with alternating, triangular leaves of pale green. The plants grow solitary or in small clusters on north, east and westfacing cliffs along dry river valleys. Their care is very similar, but we will only refer to the perforata species in this article. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.
Crassula perforata variegata crassula perforata variegata. Crassula perforata x crassula rupestris var marnieriana may be the best hybrid in the genus crassula. Erect first, the fleshy stems become pendant over time, making this plant useful for containers, or hanging baskets. One of the bestloved stacked crassula species with alternating, triangular leaves of. Crassula rupestris has a dense and rounded inflorescence that has leaflike bracts at its base, and it flowers between june and october. They have glossy green leaves that start out as a small bush that eventually grow treelike. Native to south africa, this is a hardy, low maintenance plant that is very easy to grow. The soft colors seem to run together, which gives it that look. It is evergreen, a fairly fast growing succulent plant. The string of buttons or necklace vine crassula perforata is a small, stacked and compact scrambling succulent shrublet that stays relatively. New leaves are variegated appearing yellow with a central blue green stripe and red along the edges and very sweet. Native to south africa this succulent looks like stacks of starshaped succulent buttons on stems growing slowly up to 2 tall in clumps to 3 wide.
The leaves are connateperfoliate, ovate to less than 1 inch 2. Description of string of buttons, crassula perforata. The string of buttons is one of the most common succulent species out there. They are also thin wiry stems more scandent and creeping, the opposite triangular leaves somewhat thin and recurved, dark green with variegation, finely dotted gray and with white ciliate edges. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about crassula, variegated string of buttons crassula perforata variegata supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at da. Fleshy, light green leaves can become tinged with red with sun exposure. Variegated necklace vine crassula perforata is an erect perennial succulent with fleshy stems and obovate to ovate variegated leaves resembling a string of buttons.
Crassula is a genus of succulent plants containing about 200 accepted species, including the popular jade plant crassula ovata. The string of buttons or necklace vine crassula perforata is a small, stacked and compact scrambling succulent shrublet that stays relatively low and clumps readily. They serve as food for elephants in their native habitat and can grow up to 20 feet tall. Crassula perforata necklace vine this is a relatively fast growing stacked crassula from south and eastern cape province of south africa north to natal.
This page was last edited on 2 september 2017, at 06. Propagate a string of buttons, crassula perforata desert. The smaller crassula perfect container plantslow maintenance, evergreen and eyecatching. Crassula perforata string of buttons is a fairly fast growing, shrubby and sprawling. As here, if just enough sunlight is given, it will blush pink. Crassula perforata string of buttons, necklace vine a succulent shrub with waxy, stacked, triangular leaves that are pale gray green and edged in red. Variegated leaves are gathered at the top of the plant and the lower leaves lose their variegation. Crassula perforata variegata rich just took this photo of our new acquisition, crassula perforata variegata. Best in full sun to part shade always in a soil mix for good drainage. Medium succulent plant crassula perforata string of. Crassula perforata variegata or stringofbuttons is a variegated form of crassula perforata, which is native to south africa.
Crassula perforata x crassula rupestris var marnieriana leaves are often so tightly stacked that the plants stem is nearly invisible. The crassula perforata or string of buttons is a great looking succulent that is. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Agricultural research service ars, united states department of agriculture usda. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hardy to around 2025 f you will receive a succulent from a4 inch pot with a well established root system. Mar 25, 2018 crassula perforata string of buttons houseplant care 35 of 365 duration. Crassula, variegated string of buttons crassula perforata. Leaves are pale yellow with frosty green midstripes and red margins.
Landscaping software offering early view of completed project 11 hardy houseplants you cant kill. It does well in light homes between the windows too. Crassula perforata variegata stringofbuttons crassulaceae. Crassula perforata variegata is a variegated form of crassula perforata. Crassula perforata giant form plants displayed in a 70 mm pot. Rain there is infrequent and usually occurs during the winter months, which are. Als synonym wird haufig auch string of buttons verwendet. Crassula perforata giant form succulents australia sales. Cuttings can then be planted in soil to form new plants.
Filed as crassula perforata family crassulaceae type. String of buttons, crassula perforata details, growing tips. Crassula tom thumb is a charming, miniature succulent plant, similar to crassula perforata, up to 6 inches 15 cm tall, with tiny. Beautiful indoor hanging plants that are low maintenance. Als synonym wird haufig auch crassula perfossa, necklace vine oder c. The root rot usually develops from prolonged exposure to standing water. This variegated form of perforata has an almost fuzzy or blurry appearance. It is a somewhat shrubby and sprawling plant to 18 inches tall with secondary branches rising nearly vertically bearing short broad ovate opposing leaves that are congested at the leaf. Crassula perforata is an uprightgrowing succulent that can grow to about 18 inches tall. When grown in full sun, the edges can take on a rosy pink hue. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about crassula species crassula pruinosa supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. If you have the climate, the plants look terrific tucked into and hanging over walls. It is up to 45 cm tall or more, with secondary branches rising nearly vertically bearing subdistant or distant leaf pairs, that are congested at the leaf tips.
The name crassula is the diminutive of the latin crassus which means thick or fat, referring to the fleshy nature of the genus as a whole. It is native to south africa where it grows among rocks and in the crevices of cliffsides and blooms from midsummer to fall. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Crassula ovata was first described in england in 1768. You might even be able to obtain a cutting from a fellow plant lover. Proudly serving canadian succulent addicts since 2014. The resulting plant, commonly called baby necklace is a very hardy attractive ornamental plant with small, rounded, fleshy short bladelike leaves. Jade plants in their natural element will be one of the easiest plants to maintain in your garden. Once you get the hang of it, this lowmaintenance plant is fairly easy to care for. This was another of his finds at the homeless despot last saturday, when we were on our way to meet dad at china palace for lunch. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It is relatively fast growing, somewhat shrubby and sprawling plant, up to 18 inches 46 cm tall. If the string of buttons can be easily pruned if it grows too tall. You ought to be able to find at least one type in any garden center.
String of buttons, crassula perforata details, growing tips desert. Crassula falcata airplane plant buy online at annies. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Crassula tom thumb flower aesthetic, succulents, low. The species name ovata means eggshaped, referring to the leaves. The string of buttons, crassula perforata, is a popular succulent for terrariums and dish gardens. Crassula perforata known as string of buttons, with crassula rupestris ssp. Crassula perforata string of buttons succulents and sunshine. Crassula perfossa, crassula conjuncta, crassula nealeana.
Crassula perforata fast growing, sprawling succulent height 18 spread 23 partial sun to light shade low water needs hardy to about 25f pinkish flowers in spring use in containers or small scale ground cover. The string of buttons is a shrublike sprawling succulent that has stems and leaves that look like they are stacked on top of each other. This adorable succulent has small round and fleshy leaves stacked up on to. In the growing tips the green lines are missing, so that the leaves are completely white. Succulent arrives in a 4 growers pot ready for potting. Crassula perforata variegata this plant comes in a 3. Crassula perforata string of buttons propagation from stem cuttings. Crassula perforata is also available online in various color varieties.
And theyre held above some of the coolest leaves in. String of buttons crassula perforata variegata thunberg. Sturdy stems and a nice colour pattern make this succulent to a juwel on your windowsill. Plant database entry for string of buttons crassula perforata with 16 images, 2 comments, and 30 data details. Leave them alone to get mounding shrubs or prune them into more treelike shapes.
Indoors, or for mild arid climates, string of buttons or necklace vine, crassula perforata, comes in various forms, from densely stacked and upright to loose and trailing and all have perfoliate leaves. This fantastic variegated succulent is native to south africa which has very attractive variegated leaves. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. The crassula perforata string of buttons is native to south africa. They are members of the stonecrop family crassulaceae and are native to many parts of the globe, but cultivated varieties originate almost exclusively from species from the eastern cape of south africa. It is very easy to propagate a string of buttons, crassula perforata as this video shows. String of buttons crassula perforata in the crassulas database. Crassula perforata string of buttons plant necklace. Crassula perforata is a an easy to care popular succulent grown also as a suspended plant. Crassula perforata string of buttons houseplant care 35 of 365 duration.
The crassula perforata or string of buttons is a great looking succulent that is easy to propagate and care for. String of buttons, stacked crassula, necklace vine. String of buttons crassula perforata in the crassulas. Bring life into your home with the top 7 indoor hanging plants you cant kill. Crassula perforata string of buttons care and propagation. Heres everything you need to know about crassula perforata string of buttons, necklace vine care, propagation, and growing needs. It looks similar to its close relative, crassula rupestris, but c. Crassula favor dry conditions once roots are well established. String of buttons, crassula perforata details, growing. And theyre held above some of the coolest leaves in succulentland. Erect first, the fleshy stems become pendent over time, making this plant useful for containers, or hanging baskets. It will come barefoot meaning out of the soil, wrapped and packaged in a usps priority mail box that will arrive to you. Crassula perforata is frequently confused with crassula conjuncta, which has slightly different leaves. For more reading on the beauty and botany of crassula, check out these succulent books.
Brilliant scarlet flowers in dense clusters provide thrills in summer for a month or more. Plant currently unavailable variegated form of crassula perforata. Crassula baby necklace crassula perforata x crassula. The most common reason for the crassula perforata to start dying is root rot. It grows well indoors, and does well in terrariums. Always err on the side of heavier and less frequent watering and enjoy watching the plants shrink as they dry and swell when rehydrated. Leaves have frosty green midstripes and yellowcream variegation which fades as the older foliage matures, but reversion to the green form are not unusual. Crassula perforata is a succulent plant native to the cape provinces and kwazulunatal in.