Crassula perforata (String of Buttons)
Description
The plant in the photo appears to be a Crassula perforata, commonly called String of Buttons. This is a small, evergreen succulent in the Crassulaceae family. It typically forms a compact base of thick, fleshy leaves arranged in a rosette or layered, stacked pattern, with a slender stem rising from the center. In many specimens the leaves are opposite along the stem, creating a distinctive, geometric look that can resemble a string of tiny buttons when viewed from the side. The leaves are usually a glossy, mossy to medium green color, sometimes with a bluish cast, and they may develop a reddish edge or highlights when exposed to bright sun. The growth habit in this plant often shows a robust, rounded basal cluster with a long, leggy stem that bears smaller leaves higher up, giving the plant a two-part silhouette: a compact “pillow” at the base and a vertical stalk above it. The texture is thick and succulent, making the plant tolerant of occasional neglect and drought. While the exact appearance can vary among cultivars, the overall look—dense, overlapping leaves near the base and a vertical stem with evenly spaced leaves—is characteristic of this species or close relatives in the same stacked-crassula group.
Identification Time
August 18th, 2025
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