How to Propagate String of Buttons
Crassula perforata
| Methods | Stem cutting, leaf cutting |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | 2–3 weeks |
| Group | Succulent |
A jade relative that propagates just as easily. Both stem sections and individual leaves root reliably once callused.
Stem cutting
Cut a 2–3 inch section, let callus 1–2 days, insert into dry succulent mix.
Leaf cutting
Remove leaves, let callus, lay flat on dry mix.
When to propagate
Spring and summer.
Common problems
Cutting rotted. Not enough callusing time.
Questions people ask
Why are the leaves stacked like buttons? A natural growth pattern of this species, purely cosmetic.
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Succulents & cacti hub · Similar plants: Jade Plant, Watch Chain Plant