Crassula perforata 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Crassula perforata variegata
Variegata String-Of-Buttons
Variegated Necklace Vine

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9a-12

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Crassula perforata 'Variegata' plant details

Crassula perforata 'Variegata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassula perforata 'Variegata'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, triangular leaves, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassula perforata 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to South Africa, this succulent looks like stacks of star-shaped, succulent buttons on stems growing slowly up to 2 ft tall in clumps to 3 ft wide. New leaves are variegated -- appearing yellow with a central blue green stripe and red along the edges -- and very sweet. Older leaves darken to blue green. Best in full sun to part shade always in a soil mix for good drainage. Water regularly in summer when soil is dry and less often in winter. Only frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 9, so best as a house plant or indoors for the winter.

By: Cistus Nursery

Small fleshy cream-colored leaves with a central green stripe are arranged in fused pairs along upward sprawling stems. Slow growing.

By: Avant Gardens

Tender. Overlapping green and yellow foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This is a variant of the South African Crassula perforata with clustering trailing stems with triangular leaves in opposing pairs. The leaves are pale yellow with frosty green mid-stripes and red margins. Ideal for hanging basket. The flowers are tiny star-shaped arranged in sparse clusters on tall thin stems. Water well when soil is dry, but be cautious in winter as cold, wet soil will cause root rot.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Cannot handle our full sun. Protect from cold. Light Shade. Pale Pink to White Flowers. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

(Crassula perforata variegata)...this is the variegated form of the popular string of buttons...handsome green and whitish yellow button like leaves surround the string like stem..easy care