{"product_id":"string-of-buttons-3-pot","title":"String of Buttons - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrassula perforata, the String of Buttons, is a charming South African succulent whose triangular grey-green leaves are stacked in opposite pairs around the stem, appearing as though threaded onto it like beads. Leaf edges blush pink to red in bright light, adding lovely colour. Stems grow upright then sprawl and trail as they lengthen, making it ideal for hanging baskets and spilling over pot rims. Tiny pale-yellow flowers appear on slim stalks in the warm season. Fast, easy and drought-tolerant, this fun, sculptural succulent is a favourite for mixed arrangements and balcony gardens across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrassulaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-45 cm (sprawling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriangular grey-green leaves stacked in pairs, pink-edged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow to white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical; frost-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light with some direct sun for pink edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak-and-dry; water when soil is dry, less in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining succulent mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-38 C; protect from frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; tolerates dry air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute feed once or twice in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim leggy stems; cuttings reroot easily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2 years in fresh gritty mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy from stem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs; treat with neem oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMildly toxic if ingested; keep from pets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for hanging baskets, trailing pots, dish gardens and mixed succulent arrangements where its stacked, beaded stems add unique texture and cascade attractively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India give it bright light with morning sun to bring out pink leaf edges, use gritty soil, and keep it dry through the monsoon; pinch and replant leggy stems to keep it full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water String of Buttons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse soak-and-dry: water only when the soil is fully dry, roughly every 8-12 days in warmth and much less in winter and the monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt loves bright light with some direct sun, which keeps it compact and brings out the attractive pink-red leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Crassula perforata safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, as a Crassula it is considered mildly toxic if eaten, so keep it away from curious cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtremely easy: cut a stem segment, let it callus for a day or two, then lay or plant it on gritty mix and it will root quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant stretching out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStretching with wide leaf gaps means too little light; move it somewhere brighter with some direct sun to keep the beaded look tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a hanging basket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is ideal for hanging baskets and trailing pots as the stems sprawl and cascade beautifully as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot about every two years or when crowded, using fresh fast-draining succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it produces small pale-yellow to white flowers on slim stalks during the warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves drying up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome loss of old lower leaves is natural as stems lengthen; widespread drying may mean underwatering, so check the soil and water schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need fertilizer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly; feed with diluted succulent fertilizer once or twice during the growing season for steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256362402038,"sku":"PLT-STRINGOFBUTT-P03-NA","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-crassula-perforata-plant.jpg?v=1783924056","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/string-of-buttons-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}