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title: "String of pearls- what’s happening?!"
description: "String of pearls- what’s happening?!"
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# String of pearls- what’s happening?!

_Publié par Kate le 2024-02-29_

String of pearls- what’s happening?!

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## 5 commentaires

### PBJamie a commenté le 2024-02-29

Too much water

### Wildflower a commenté le 2024-02-29

They do not like getting watered from up top always bottom water .

### KelOlivi a commenté le 2024-02-29

As others have said, always bottom water succulents. Additionally make sure they are in a well draining pot and a succulent or cactus soil. The soil should fully dry between each watering and then let them sit a good while when watering. You can check dryness with a moisture meter or just a skewer.

### Pliny the Elder a commenté le 2024-02-29

These are probably overwatered and the soil looks way too organic.

Change the soil to around 80/20 percent grit to organic and only water after they are dry for 3 or 4 weeks.

I disagree with others saying not to water from the top. All my plants get drenched from the top just like in nature and they are more than fine.

You just can’t overwater and the soil needs to drain and dry out quickly.

I have 4 string of pearls and I’ve had them for years. I prop and make little plants for gifts all the time.

Strong light, gritty soil, drench and drought and they will be fine.

### Kate a commenté le 2024-03-01

Thank you! Yeah I think the soil isn’t drying out quick enough. I have a spot at work that would be great for its rehab. I’n the meantime I’ll shop for proper soil! This set up is directly from the greenhouse, but obviously between different environments plants need to adjust!

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