Crassula perforata 'Variegata' (v)
string of buttons 'Variegata'
A perennial succulent, with pairs of fleshy, triangular leaves that wrap the stem, giving the appearance of being threaded on, like beads. Leaves are grey-green with broad creamy yellow margins, and sometimes take on a reddish tint
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Variegated Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Cream Variegated Red | |||
| Autumn | Green Cream Variegated Red | |||
| Winter | Green Cream Variegated Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Crassula can be succulent annuals, perennials, evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with fleshy leaves and small, star-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in a terminal cluster
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow indoors in standard cactus compost in full light. From spring to autumn, water moderately, avoiding wetting the leaves, and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by softwood stem or leaf cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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