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title: "hi all! i was wondering how to propagate a string of pearls, ive…"
description: "hi all! i was wondering how to propagate a string of pearls, ive tried before but failed and want to be able to propagate it successfully this time, how do i…"
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community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "marlie"
published: "2024-05-21T00:29:02.682687Z"
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# hi all! i was wondering how to propagate a string of pearls, ive…

_Posted by marlie on 2024-05-21_

hi all! i was wondering how to propagate a string of pearls, ive tried before but failed and want to be able to propagate it successfully this time, how do i go about this? can i propagate what’s in my hand?

my pearls also got mealy bugs and i didn’t catch it in time. what should i do about the parts dying off?

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## 1 comment

### FriendofVeg commented on 2024-05-21

Yes, you should be able to propagate any healthy looking strings. You may want to treat for mealies so that you can start with a clean slate, and def start with new substrate. I had success prop-ing in pon, with grow light, and a reasonably warm location.

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