Crassula, Variegated String of Buttons 'Variegata'

Crassulaperforata

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Crassula (KRASS-oo-la)
Species
perforata (per-for-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Crassula perforata var. variegata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Florala, Alabama

Calistoga, California

Clayton, California

Hayward, California

Huntington Beach, California

LA HONDA, California

Reseda, California

Portland, Oregon

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

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Big Stone Gap, VA (Zone 6a) | October 2018 | positive

They don't exactly spread, just grow straight up. That I am ok with. I bring them in during the winter. They are very beautiful

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | positive

there are two (at least) distinct forms of this variegated plant- the square form with rounded leaves and multiple colors, and the larger...Read More

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Hayward, CA | February 2007 | positive

Thanks for the pics and I.D. palmbob. I wondered what this plant's name was. It is a very easy,hardy,plant. Full sun,regular summer water...Read More

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Northern California, CA | April 2005 | positive

Relatively fast growing "stacked" Crassula, some reversion to the green form, needs sun to color up.

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