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title: "My string of pearls is struggling 😭 his pearls completely dried out…"
description: "My string of pearls is struggling 😭 his pearls completely dried out at the roots but the strings are still luscious and green. Under watered? Dr.Planta said…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/65abfba02006955ce9fe544f"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kayla"
published: "2024-01-20T16:58:08.389Z"
language: "en"
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# My string of pearls is struggling 😭 his pearls completely dried out…

_Posted by Kayla on 2024-01-20_

My string of pearls is struggling 😭 his pearls completely dried out at the roots but the strings are still luscious and green. Under watered? Dr.Planta said overwatered but his soil was completely dry. I just fertilized him today. Please help!! 🙏🏼

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## 6 comments

### Briah commented on 2024-01-20

I’m running into the exact same problem. Appreciate any help you discover!

### Lindsey commented on 2024-01-20

Is the top of him getting good sun?

#### Kayla replied on 2024-01-22

Yeah! He hangs in a bright window

### Catherine commented on 2024-01-20

I just bought a small one. Looking for care tips myself!!

### 9s commented on 2024-01-20

I bottom water these. The pearls don’t seem to like getting wet and will wilt and die.

#### Kayla replied on 2024-01-22

Okay, good to know! I’ll try that on my next watering!! Thank you!

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