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Pruning guide · Houseplant
String of buttons: when and how to prune
Crassula perforata
String of buttons is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Poisonous to people and pets | Yes, take care with children and pets |
String of buttons: when to prune it?
In spring (April), when the plant gets too long or bare.
What else to prune in those months? April
String of buttons: how to prune it?
- Cut long or bare stems back to just above a few pairs of leaves.
- New side shoots appear below the cut within a few weeks.
- The cut pieces can be rooted as cuttings.
- Remove dead or rotten stems completely at the base.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- A houseplant lives indoors, so wildlife hardly notices the pruning. Healthy clippings can go on the compost.
Caution: String of buttons is poisonous: wear gloves and keep clippings away from children, pets and livestock.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: String of buttons · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.