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title: "Hello! I recently bought a string of hearts plant from a thrift store…"
description: "Hello! I recently bought a string of hearts plant from a thrift store and was wondering what kind of soil to use? The current soil is super dry and crumbly ):…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64bd9b45b05b5c777d099b0a"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "🌿 tice 🌱"
published: "2023-07-23T21:27:33.101Z"
language: "en"
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# Hello! I recently bought a string of hearts plant from a thrift store…

_Posted by 🌿 tice 🌱 on 2023-07-23_

Hello! I recently bought a string of hearts plant from a thrift store and was wondering what kind of soil to use? The current soil is super dry and crumbly ): She seems to be doing okay for now, but I think she could be happier with better soil!

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## 5 comments

### Stormy commented on 2023-07-23

I recommend you use a succulent and cacti substrate as they do best with well drained soil.

#### 🌿 tice 🌱 replied on 2023-07-23

Thank you!

#### Stormy replied on 2023-07-23

No problem \<3

### Rhonda commented on 2023-07-23

I love that cabbage patch bunny!

### Katerina commented on 2023-07-24

Yes, this plant will be perfect in succulent soil mix

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