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Crassula Tom Thumb Perforata (Bare Rooted)

Crassula Tom Thumb Perforata (Bare Rooted)

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Crassula ‘Tom Thumb’ (Crassula perforata ‘Tom Thumb’) is a charming miniature succulent known for its compact size and geometric, stacked leaves. It’s a popular variety of Crassula perforata, often called the “String of Buttons” or “Necklace Vine”, and is loved for its neat, architectural look.

Here’s a detailed explanation and care guide 👇


🌿 Description

  • Scientific Name: Crassula perforata ‘Tom Thumb’
  • Common Names: Tom Thumb Crassula, Miniature String of Buttons
  • Family: Crassulaceae

This succulent forms small, vertical stems densely covered with triangular leaves stacked in a spiral pattern, resembling a beaded necklace.

  • The leaves are green with red or pink edges, which intensify in bright sunlight.
  • The plant stays small and compact, usually reaching about 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall.
  • In spring, it may produce tiny white or pale pink flowers at the tips of the stems.

🌞 Light Requirements

  • Needs bright light or full sun to maintain its compact shape and red leaf margins.
  • Indoors: Place near a south- or west-facing window.
  • Outdoors: Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in hot climates.

💧 Watering

  • Follow the “soak and dry” method — water thoroughly, then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.
  • Overwatering can cause root rot and leaf drop.
  • In winter, water much less frequently as the plant goes semi-dormant.

🪴 Soil

  • Use a well-draining cactus/succulent mix.
  • You can enhance drainage by mixing perlite, pumice, or coarse sand into the soil.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

  • Prefers warm temperatures (18–26°C / 65–80°F).
  • Protect from frost — it’s not cold hardy below 5°C (41°F).
  • Low humidity is best; too much moisture in the air can lead to fungal problems.

🌱 Propagation

  • Easily propagated from stem cuttings:
    1. Cut a healthy stem and let it callous over for 1–2 days.
    2. Plant in dry, well-draining soil.
    3. Mist lightly until roots develop.
  • Also propagates through offsets that grow at the base.

🧺 Maintenance Tips

  • Pinch or trim back long, leggy stems to keep a tidy look.
  • Rotate the pot regularly to ensure even growth.
  • Fertilize sparingly — a diluted succulent fertilizer once every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) is enough.

💚 Summary Table

Feature

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Growth Habit

Small, upright, stacked leaves

Mature Size

10–15 cm tall

Leaf Color

Green with red edges

Light

Bright light to full sun

Watering

Infrequent; allow soil to dry

Soil

Well-draining, sandy mix

Propagation

Stem cuttings or offsets

Special Feature

Red leaf margins in sunlight

 

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