String of Buttons
4.7 out of 5 (72 experiences)
About String of Buttons
Plants in the Crassula genus are amazingly diverse and come in an incredible assortment of sizes and colors. Many of the ones we grow today are native to a small region in South Africa, which makes that diversity even more amazing! They're super low maintenance plants that can handle long periods of drought, so great if you're prone to skipping waters (we won't tell). 🫢 Make sure they get plenty of sunlight and that they're planted in a pot with a drainage hole and they'll be happy as can be!
Taxonomy
Crassula perforata
Crassula
Crassulaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
Ivory Tower, Necklace Vine, Pagoda Plant, Ivory Pagoda and Ivory Towers
How to care for String of Buttons
How often to water your String of Buttons
String of Buttons needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for String of Buttons in your home
String of Buttons love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
String of Buttons does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of String of Buttons in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize String of Buttons
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your String of Buttons after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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911!!! I’m hoping to get some help, lol. I’m leaving tomorrow to go to the beach for a few days & was watering, checking for critters😒 and doing some general maintenance on my babes.. I’ve had this #StringOfButtons for about 2 years.. it outgrew the 1st pot pretty quickly & then I moved it to a terracotta just a little bigger & it has been thriving… it’s been a while since I took it out to f the window to look at it really good & I wish I would have done it sooner! This is my fav succulent & I 𝑵𝑬𝑬𝑫 to save it😭 This is all from one plant. The “root balls” are literally smaller than a dime! How can I salvage as much as possible? #stringsofthings #PropagationStation #SucculentLove #StringOfButtons #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #planttherapysucculentlove #PlantTherapy #whatsgoingonhere
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I have this string of buttons that looks a little… long. The bottom of the stem is woody, but it gets green toward the top. Would you cut this and replant it? Or just let it continue its long stretch of weird looking leaves? Lol. Any advice on how you would proceed with this plant would be great. Thanks! #StringOfButtons #SucculentSquad #succulentsunday
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The bottom is browning, is this a sign of needing more water? #Crassula
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Moldy buttons. I was sent this plant as a gift and some of the buttons near the soil were moldy. I’ve removed them, anything else I can do? #Crassula
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#plantgraveyard
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Was thriving but now... #Crassula
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Help me rescue my lil guy! My #Crassula marchandii looked full and plump when I got him from the nursery. He’s lived in the nursery pot with a rocky succulent soil and lots of drainage since I brought him home. He lives under a grow light and gets 8 hrs of light a day. I’ve been following Greg’s recommended watering schedule. Some of the leaves have shriveled completely while other have turned black and soggy. What am I doing wrong? Is it too late to save him? 😭
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Tragedy with my poor string of buttons My string of buttons Rayquaza unfortunately was accidentally cut by one of my parents and I’m bummed out. How can I replant/ propogate the severed limb and is there anything i can do for the original plant?
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My plant is looking a bit droopy, any idea what could cause this? #Crassula
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Not sure if I am able to save her anymore 😕 #Crassula
Care Summary for String of Buttons
String of Buttons
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 12 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
This is an older picture, but mine has grown so much since then. I let us completely dry our before the next watering & I have it right in front of a window so it does get a lot of sun. I love it so much and I would definitely recommend it for a beginner plant parent because it’s so easy to care for.
i actually propagated this plant after a larger plant got root rot. i had her in water for much longer than necessary and contemplated keeping her in water forever but decided to put her in soil. did super all but had a hard time staying upright so i added a stick to help.