Crassula Species, Baby's Necklace, Necklace Vine, Pagoda Plant, String of Buttons

Crassulaperforata

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)
Species
perforata (per-for-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Toney, Alabama

Arroyo Grande, California

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

Castro Valley, California

Hayward, California

Menifee, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California(3 reports)

Thousand Oaks, California

Bonita Springs, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Metairie, Louisiana

Austin, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Hayward, CA | March 2014 | positive

Grows fast..and will become overgrown and straggly in small pots very quickly. Nice color...brightens up any spot especially when shade c...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

Can reach a height of 12" tall in ideal conditions. Blue green rosettes with red margins in bright light. Lovely plant.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Easy to grow plant in southern California. Also called Necklace Vine. Small, insignificant flowers- whitish. Can't remember what time ...Read More

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