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title: "Hello! Not gonna do it just yet since I didn’t get them that long…"
description: "Hello! Not gonna do it just yet since I didn’t get them that long ago, but I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of pot I should get when I repot this…"
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# Hello! Not gonna do it just yet since I didn’t get them that long…

_Posted by Plant lover on 2024-12-11_

Hello! Not gonna do it just yet since I didn’t get them that long ago, but I was wondering if anyone knew what kind of pot I should get when I repot this String of Pearls? I don’t want to get one that’s too big or too small. Nursery pot is around 2 inches across.  
Thanks in advance!

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## 11 comments

### Nico Yannitelli commented on 2024-12-11

I love plants

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-11

You usually only want to size up 1-2" and id make sure it's not terracotta as it'd keep them too dry.

#### Plant lover replied on 2024-12-11

Thanks for the advice!

#### Ezzeldin Yaqoub replied on 2024-12-11

They have very shallow roots so water lightly because their roots are not deep at all and so the soil doesn’t stay too wet for long.

### London Cravener 🪴 commented on 2024-12-11

I cannot stress this enough! Make sure you have a shallower pot! The main reason string of pearls die is because the pot is too large. They don’t have very long roots so opting for a shallower pot is always best. Definitely have drainage.

#### Alyssa replied on 2024-12-12

I wonder, if it would work, to grow string of pearls in a shallow dish of semi hydro, since in the wild they seem to be pebble rock crawling type of succulents… 🤔

#### London Cravener 🪴 replied on 2024-12-12

😮 That’s a really neat idea! I may just have to try it!

#### Alyssa replied on 2024-12-12

Right? Oooo! Do let me know if you try it, I’m thinking of trying that this spring, the only type of growing method I haven’t tried with string of pearls

#### London Cravener 🪴 replied on 2024-12-12

I will for sure! I definitely think I will wait to try it until spring as well.

### Lindsey commented on 2024-12-12

I suggest a clear plastic pot (which can easily be put inside a decorative one if desired)  
I have my SOP in one and it’s really easy to tell when the soil is fully dry and prevents overwatering. Also I just love watching the little roots grow 🥰

#### MicAZ replied on 2024-12-15

What a cool idea!

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