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string of pearls- how do i fix this? this plant lives in my dorm room with me and its one of my children but i think im killing it and i dont know what to do differently...

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  1. Alex 🌿

    LOL strings are impossible to keep alive, good luck queen

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  2. Josie's Jungle

    The soil looks swampy in your pics - check for root rot. They thrive in full sun, so hopefully you have some good exposure which also helps dry out your soil faster. Otherwise your next best bet is a grow light and watering only when the pearls start to pucker slightly.

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    • Gaileen Joy

      👆🏻 What she said.

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    • Riho

      I missed reading this comment before I commented😳🫢 Josie basically said what I just said in tldr. I got excited I finally got it right, I wrote an essay lol

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  3. Riho

    Oh no:( I feel your pain! I’ve lost 4 of these cute guys already (never lived more than a few months, sorry pearls!), and I got a new I finally kept alive for half a yr, and look healthier compared to my past poor ones. What I did -> now: Watered regularly -> only water if the beads feel squishy (Planta app has really helped, especially to prevent me/family from overwatering lol) Terracotta pot -> clear thick acrylic planter to monitor soil moisture and roots (thin plastic didn’t do that well somehow) Succulent soil mix -> succulent mix + orchid mix (better airflow) Light level dim -> window w/ morning light + grow light for a few hours after sunset Misting carelessly -> no misting, away from humidifier, humidity 40%-20% I live in extremely hot and dry climate, btw. So if you live in a humid location, you’ll probably water way less than I do and might need more light. I’m not sure what’s the best, but this is working so far🧋 Hope yours survive! I’ve been monitoring the heck out of mine everyday my family thinks I’m crazy but it’s because I don’t want to lose this one, I’m too invested now, in many ways lol Good luck!

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