{"product_id":"crassula-perforata","title":"Crassula perforata","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd this distinctive Crassula to your succulent collection and your eyes will keep being drawn back to its silver-speckled triangular leaves. These leaves grow in pairs, stacking one on top of the other in branching stems which sprout gorgeous leaves combining sturdy succulent characteristics with apparent delicacy as they taper to elegant points at each leaf tip. Keep this plant happy with a splash of direct sun and not too much water and it will give you plenty of elegant foliage to admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (thick-leaved plant which appears to have small holes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSedum perfossum, Crassula anthurus, Crassula conjuncta, Crassula connata, Crassula coronata, Crassula nealeana, Crassula patersoniae, Crassula perfossa, Crassula punctata, Crassula perfilata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant has been described under several different names in various scientific publications over the last few centuries, however the accepted name is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e first attested in a 1778 paper, and accepted on the authority of the 1999 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Checklist of Seed Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eString of Buttons, Necklace Vine, Pagoda Plant, Stacked Crassula, Khaki Button\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Southern Africa (arid areas in the Cape Provinces of South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCrassula love a bit of sun; to get the best growth, a south- or west-facing window will suit. Watch out for harsh midday sun in summer, as on the hottest days this can start to scorch your Crassula.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour plant needs its roots to dry between waters, so make sure you leave plenty of time between waters. If the roots are damp all the time, you risk rotting them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAdapted to arid conditions, this plant is fine in low humidity; just make sure it isn't anywhere especially damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix, or one with added grit, sand or perlite. A shallow pot with drainage holes is ideal for this plant. Repot every few years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every couple of months in the spring\/summer growing season. A diluted houseplant or cactus \u0026amp; succulent feed will work well. Feeding over winter is not necessary as the plant will be growing much less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal temperature is 15-26°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo keep the plant compact and not leggy, provide it with plenty of bright light. The most common issues come from overwatering, so make sure that the soil is totally dry before you water again and remember to leave longer between waters in winter. Rotate the pot occasionally to ensure even growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5.5cm","offer_id":55173096178045,"sku":"9219180847371","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/crassula-perforata-354515.jpg?v=1737516262","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/crassula-perforata","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}