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String of Buttons

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String of Buttons gets its name because the plant closely resembles strings of ancient coins, and it is one of the small succulents much loved by people. Its plant form is unusual and dainty and cute, suitable for planting in small decorative pots and for decorating desks, windowsills and other places, fresh and elegant, full of charm.

Other names for String of Buttons

In fact, String of Buttons is the abbreviation of String of Buttons Sedum, also called Coin String Sedum and Star Maiden.

Growing habits of String of Buttons

String of Buttons likes a sunny, dry and cool environment, tolerates partial shade, and fears waterlogging. It enters dormancy in cold or high-temperature seasons; spring and autumn are its growing seasons, when sufficient sunlight must be ensured.

During the growing period of String of Buttons, the soil must be kept moist and waterlogging avoided, otherwise the stems easily rot. Apply a dilute liquid fertilizer about once every 15 days to promote growth.

In winter, move String of Buttons indoors for care, keep the room temperature above 10°C, and water and fertilize appropriately. If the temperature cannot be reached, watering and fertilizing can be appropriately reduced. During the summer dormancy period, stop fertilizing.

The symbolism of String of Buttons

During festivals, people always like to place some generous and beautiful plants at home to invite wealth and blessings, which can bring good luck to the family, and String of Buttons is one of them. String of Buttons gets its name because its shape closely resembles ancient coins, and compared with coins it carries vitality, giving people the longing for wealth rolling in.

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