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title: "My variegated string of pearls is wrinkling, browning, and generally…"
description: "My variegated string of pearls is wrinkling, browning, and generally doesn’t look good. It came with one or two pearls looking pretty flat and wrinkly and with…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "lionspride"
published: "2023-08-08T04:17:00.808Z"
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# My variegated string of pearls is wrinkling, browning, and generally…

_Posted by lionspride on 2023-08-08_

My variegated string of pearls is wrinkling, browning, and generally doesn’t look good. It came with one or two pearls looking pretty flat and wrinkly and with super dry soil so I watered it but the problem is getting worse. Have I overwatered it or is this something else? It doesn’t seem to have any bug pests so maybe something fungal or bacterial?

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## 4 comments

### MamaJuju commented on 2023-08-08

So part of the problem, I believe is all the pearls are laying in the dirt. I’ve had more success with the rooted parts in the pot and hanging the tendrils off the edge of the pot. They like a lot of bright, indirect light. Make sure the pot has good drawing soil and a drainage hole in the bottom. You NEVER want the water to touch the pearls directly. Water until water is pouring out of the bottom and it should be good for 10ish days. Or you can water from the bottom. Good luck!

#### lionspride replied on 2023-08-08

That makes sense but the tendrils are very short. Should I move them to be near the edges and just not water for a while?

### KelOlivi commented on 2023-08-08

I’d say overwatering

#### lionspride replied on 2023-08-08

Ok

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