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title: "How to water a Crassula perforata"
description: "Learn the best ways to water your Crassula perforata. Discover when to water, how to top water, bottom water, or use a water bath, and tips to prevent overwatering."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/crassulaperforata"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:38.287Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:05:24.229Z"
author: "Planta"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/public/content/dRZpp89hTyuDeJE7iPWMKg.webp?size=large"
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# How to water a Crassula perforata

## How to water

All of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil still is moist you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot.

**If the soil is moist - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves
3. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
4. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
5. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> A pot with drainage holes and fast draining soil? Perfect for the Crassula perforata!  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How do I know when to water my Crassula perforata?

You should water your Crassula perforata only when all of its soil is completely dry. If the soil is still moist, you risk overwatering the plant and causing rot.

### Is it okay to get water on the leaves of my Crassula perforata?

When watering over the soil, try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves of your Crassula perforata. Focus on directing the water to the soil itself.

### What should I do after bottom watering my Crassula perforata?

After bottom watering, feel the soil to ensure it has absorbed enough water throughout. Remove any excess water from the tray immediately to prevent the plant from sitting in water.

### Why shouldn't my Crassula perforata sit in water after watering?

Leaving your Crassula perforata in standing water can lead to overwatering and root rot. Always ensure all collected or excess water is removed from trays or cachepots after watering.

### How often should I top water my Crassula perforata if I usually bottom water it?

Bottom watering does not flush out salts and other minerals from the soil. Therefore, it's important to also water your Crassula perforata from the top every now and then.

## How to water a Crassula perforata

1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.
2. Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves of the plant.
3. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.
4. If you have a tray under the pot, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards.
5. If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the plant back.

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