Crassula Perforata | String of Buttons

“String of Buttons” is a shrub succulent. It grows well indoors, and does well in terrariums. The triangle-shaped leaves grow opposite each other and spiral around the stem, causing it to look stacked. The gray-green leaves may have a pinkish tint to the edges if given enough light. Look for pale yellow flowers in the spring.

The succulent’s hardiness comes from the fact that it is native to the gritty arid soil and rocky slopes of South Africa, where it grows among the craggy florae. This has made the plant adaptable to many conditions.

The string of buttons can deal with less-than-ideal light, little water, and extremes in temperatures. This makes it the perfect plant to stand up to the neglect often suffered at the hands of an inexperienced plant owner.

The triangle-shaped leaves create a spiral shape around the plant's stem and it gives it a stacked appearance. The gray-green leaves can take on a pink hue when exposed to sufficient light.

Source: The Spruce