{"product_id":"crassula-perforata-ivory-towers","title":"Crassula perforata ‘Ivory Towers’ | Giant String of Buttons | South African Collector Succulent","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata ‘Ivory Towers’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinctive large-growing selection of the familiar String of Buttons, valued for its thick, tightly stacked leaves and strongly architectural growth. Opposite pairs of triangular succulent leaves clasp the stems, producing upright four-sided columns that become increasingly impressive as the plant matures. ‘Ivory Towers’ is noticeably more substantial than many commonly cultivated forms of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with thicker foliage and stems capable of reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 inches (45 cm) or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before branching or beginning to cascade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epistachio-green to gray-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and covered with a conspicuous waxy farina that can give the plant a powdery blue or silvery appearance. Under strong light and cooler conditions, the leaf margins can develop attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epink to deep reddish edging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, emphasizing the geometric arrangement of each stacked pair. Mature plants branch readily and can eventually form dense, sculptural clusters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Ivory Towers’ is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorticultural selection associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underlying species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is accepted by Kew and is native from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern Cape Provinces eastward through the Eastern Cape into KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Kew recognizes two subspecies, ssp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and ssp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekougaensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical ssp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e occurs in remarkably varied dry habitats, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erock crevices, rock faces, boulder-filled ravines, sheltered rocky slopes, and beneath dry scrub or other woody vegetation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its native habitats include Albany Thicket, Fynbos, Nama and Succulent Karoo, Savanna, and other dry South African communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature plants produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelongated flower stalks carrying numerous small white to creamy-white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The individual flowers are small and star-like, forming a delicate floral display above the strongly geometric foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehermaphroditic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as is characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, containing functional stamens and pistils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erapidly draining succulent substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a substantial mineral component. A mixture containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epumice, perlite, lava rock, coarse grit, or coarse sand combined with a modest amount of organic potting medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly during active growth, then allow the substrate to dry substantially before watering again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally occupies rocky sites and crevices where drainage is rapid, and prolonged saturation around the roots should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest treated as approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 10 and warmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for dependable outdoor cultivation. Protect from hard frost and prolonged freezing conditions. Commercial cultivation records for ‘Ivory Towers’ place it around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZone 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the broader species is generally grown as a frost-tender succulent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants should be kept considerably drier during periods of cool weather, particularly when nighttime temperatures approach freezing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright light with several hours of direct or filtered sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Strong light encourages compact internodes, sturdy upright stems, heavy farina, and the attractive pink to reddish margins characteristic of well-grown ‘Ivory Towers’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn very hot inland climates, some afternoon protection can help prevent leaf scorch. Plants moved from greenhouse or indoor conditions should be gradually acclimated before being exposed to intense direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Ivory Towers’ is very easily propagated from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estem cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is also the preferred method for maintaining the cultivar true to type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut a healthy section of stem, allow the cut surface to dry and callus, then place it into a porous succulent substrate. Stems of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e root readily, and established plants naturally branch to produce additional material for propagation. Leaf propagation may also be possible, but stem cuttings are generally faster and more dependable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants grown from seed should not automatically be labeled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Ivory Towers’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, since named cultivars are maintained vegetatively to preserve their characteristic phenotype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKew currently accepts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a species and treats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula conjuncta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e N.E.Br. as a synonym of the accepted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrassula perforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ssp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperforata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Therefore, using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003econjuncta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e does not represent a separate currently accepted species under Kew's taxonomy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivar is distinguished horticulturally by its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger overall stature, thick stacked leaves, substantial farina, and strongly colored leaf margins under favorable light conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is for one plant similar to the one shown growing in a 4\" inch container shipped bare root. All of our plants are guaranteed pest-free and healthy upon delivery, and we ship within the United States. Shipping is done Monday thru Friday.\u003cbr\u003eAny questions please ask.\u003cbr\u003e#prsucculents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Rising Succulents","offers":[{"title":"4 Inch","offer_id":47341233733801,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/7391\/0096\/products\/184266614_184170306908281_7823209312078073147_n.jpg?v=1621541917","url":"https:\/\/prsucculents.com\/products\/crassula-perforata-ivory-towers","provider":"Phoenix Rising Succulents","version":"1.0","type":"link"}