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title: "Following Plantas instructions and my string of pearls looks like…"
description: "Following Plantas instructions and my string of pearls looks like this! How do I make them live again??"
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author: "Dare"
published: "2026-05-27T20:12:26.536991Z"
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# Following Plantas instructions and my string of pearls looks like…

_Posted by Dare on 2026-05-27_

Following Plantas instructions and my string of pearls looks like this! How do I make them live again??

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/AnA0q9MITa6Ma5oqWnCpPF9ZZNOxx_rjrC7jglCY1-4/wKpUhrFZRB2ntljOL9o1FA.webp?size=large)

## 9 comments

### leah commented on 2026-05-27

it looks like it needs to be watered based on how moist soil is, not counted days. i water my string succulents just after theyve dried out which varys week to week. also, if water doesnt drain through the pot very well, you may need new soil or some extra drainage holes.

#### Dare replied on 2026-05-28

It was too wet! I got a smaller pot and put it in dry soil, hopefully they come back to life!

#### leah replied on 2026-05-28

they may look rough after the repot but pull through!! give them compliments they love it

### Growing army commented on 2026-05-27

It’s either under watering or root rot

### Phil commented on 2026-05-27

Pearls have very shallow roots so the soil in the bottom of your deep pot probably never dries out, which could lead to rot. I have mine in a fast draining succulent mix and only water when totally dry—when their “windows” close up. And they get the equivalent of very bright light.

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-05-28

Mine is thriving but still in the pot/soil from my garden center. Any tips on the repotting process. I know I should but… well, you know lol

#### Dare replied on 2026-05-28

You’re right! It was too wet. I repotted into a smaller pot and covered it in dry soil. I hope it comes back to life

### ABagel commented on 2026-05-28

I agree with Phil. This pot is too deep for the roots.

### Phil commented on 2026-05-28

If you have some green stems left, cut them off and plant them in succulent soil. They usually root very quickly.

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