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String of Buttons
Crassula perforata
Common rosette succulentsMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Necklace Vine
How to identify it
Opposite triangular succulent leaves clasp the stem in stacked pairs, creating a button-like chain.
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: rosette or upright succulent.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Most succulents are simple to water but require genuinely strong indoor light and a fast-draining root zone to stay compact.
Care guide
Light
Very bright light with some direct sun. Direct sun: Direct sun is beneficial after gradual acclimation.
Water
Allow the mix to dry thoroughly before watering deeply; avoid frequent small waterings or chronic moisture.
Soil / substrate
Gritty, fast-draining succulent mix with high mineral aeration.
Humidity
Average dry household humidity is appropriate.
Support / growth
No support needed unless a mature branching form becomes top-heavy.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescencePest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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