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String of buttons

How to identify String of buttons (Crassula perforata)

String of buttons, also known as Pagoda plant

String of buttons is distinguished by its fast growth and unique foliage arrangement, which resembles a tiered pagoda. It stands up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall and boasts secondary branches that grow almost vertically. The leaves are short, broad, ovate, and opposed, amassing at the tips into congested clusters. Margins of leaves may display reddish hues, enhancing the plant's visual appeal. The inconspicuous pale yellow blossoms appear in spring. It thrives in well-drained soils, prefers full to partial sunlight, tolerates occasional to regular watering, and is hardy to temperatures as low as 20-25°F (-6 to -4°C).

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Succulent, Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify String of buttons

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Tiered pagoda-like growth up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall.

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Short, broad, ovate leaves clustered at tips with reddish margins.

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Vertical secondary branches and inconspicuous pale yellow spring blossoms.

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Thrives in well-drained soils, prefers full to partial sunlight.

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Hardy to temperatures as low as 20-25°F (-6 to -4°C).

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Key Facts About String of buttons

Attributes of String of buttons
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 60 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Gray
Silver
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Cream
Stem Color
Gray
Silver
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of String of buttons

Family
Stonecrop
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Species
String of buttons (Crassula perforata)
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Distribution Map of String of buttons

String of buttons is an African native plant that grows only in the rocky uplands of South Africa. The plant hasn't been introduced elsewhere in the wild, but its unusual appearance has led it to become a popular ornamental species.
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Cultivated
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Potentially invasive
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