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String of Buttons

Crassula perforata 'Pagoda' (String of Buttons)

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Description

Crassula perforata 'Pagoda', better known as the String of Buttons, is one of the most sculptural succulents you can grow. Pairs of triangular grey-green leaves clasp the stem and spiral upward like a stack of tiny pagodas, edged in pink when the light is strong. Young plants sit upright, then sprawl and trail as they lengthen.

Origins. This Crassula is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where it grows on rocky slopes in bright sun and sharp-draining ground. That heritage is your whole care guide: lots of light, very little water.

Care. Give it the sunniest windowsill you have to keep the leaves tightly stacked, since shade makes the stems stretch and lose their shape. Water only once the soil has dried through, then let it drain fully in a gritty succulent mix. As the stems lengthen and begin to trail it looks wonderful spilling from a shelf or among other hanging plants.

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How to care for String of Buttons

Give me your sunniest windowsill and let my soil dry right out before watering me again.

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Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

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Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

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Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

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About String of Buttons

Crassula perforata 'Pagoda' (String of Buttons) is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright direct light, watering only once the compost has dried right through, average household humidity and a minimum temperature of 5°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Bedroom Office

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, direct sun

Bright light with some direct sun keeps the leaves tightly stacked and encourages the pink leaf margins. In too little light the stems stretch and the neat pagoda shape is lost. Read moreShow less

Bright light with some direct sun keeps the leaves tightly stacked and encourages the pink leaf margins. In too little light the stems stretch and the neat pagoda shape is lost.

Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let it dry out fully between waterings

Let the soil dry out fully before watering, around every two to three weeks in the growing season and rarely in winter. Water at the base, let it drain completely, and avoid trapping moisture between the stacked leaves. Read moreShow less

Let the soil dry out fully before watering, around every two to three weeks in the growing season and rarely in winter. Water at the base, let it drain completely, and avoid trapping moisture between the stacked leaves.

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Happy at normal household humidity

Average room humidity is ideal. It does not need misting or a humidity tray. Read moreShow less

Average room humidity is ideal. It does not need misting or a humidity tray.

Temperature

Keep above 5°C · Tolerates a cool room

Enjoys normal room temperatures. Keep it above 5C and protect it from cold draughts and frosty windowsills in winter. Read moreShow less

Enjoys normal room temperatures. Keep it above 5C and protect it from cold draughts and frosty windowsills in winter.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Growth habit

Trailing →

Plant type

Succulent →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Also known as

Crassula perforata 'Pagoda' (String of Buttons)

Genus

Crassula →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my String of Buttons stretching out?

Stretching, where the gaps between leaf pairs grow long and the stem flops, almost always means not enough light. Move it to your brightest windowsill with some direct sun and new growth will stack tightly again. You can also trim leggy stems and replant the tops.

Is Crassula perforata safe for pets?

No. Crassula is listed as toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA, so keep it away from pets and children that might chew it. Contact your vet if a pet eats any. For safe alternatives, see our pet safe houseplants.

How do I propagate it?

It is one of the easiest succulents to multiply. Snip a stem section, let the cut end dry and callus for a day or two, then lay or push it into gritty, barely-damp soil. Roots form within a few weeks. Individual leaves will often root too.

How often should I water it?

Wait until the soil has dried out completely, then water thoroughly and let it drain. That is roughly every two to three weeks in summer and much less in winter. Water at the base rather than over the top so moisture does not sit between the stacked leaves.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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Everything about Crassula

Crassula is a large genus of succulent plants in the family Crassulaceae, with over 200 species found primarily across Southern Africa. The most widely grown is Crassula ovata, commonly known as the jade plant, money plant, or lucky plant — a sturdy, long-l...

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