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title: "i watered my variegated string of hearts for the first time after…"
description: "i watered my variegated string of hearts for the first time after repotting her and i should’ve added a layer of rocks or bark underneath because so much soil…"
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published: "2025-03-19T14:38:44.329151Z"
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# i watered my variegated string of hearts for the first time after…

_Sam님이 2025-03-19에 게시함_

i watered my variegated string of hearts for the first time after repotting her and i should’ve added a layer of rocks or bark underneath because so much soil came out the bottom and into my sink😭 guess im adding more soil when i get back from the gym and being more careful when watering🤷‍♀️

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/RxoahJRFHFqLhGdm_91hjqK6QRbDRoDiKx-qLfsWrGc/o8JrBkDTTNqfJn8A2qziow.webp?size=large)

## 4개의 댓글

### Jules님이 2025-03-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I’ve seen people use that mesh that you get with your fruit. You know the plastic mesh bag that you get oranges or mandarins in? Just cut a piece and put it over the drainage hole and that should help!

### Plantsmybeloved님이 2025-03-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

When I water I put a paper towel over my sink drain. I clogged my drain too many times lol so that catches dirt while still draining water. After you can just bundle it up and throw it away

### Phil님이 2025-03-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I use drywall joint tape over the drain hole. It’s cheap and you just cut to size. I use two pieces. Diagonally overtop each other. It is slightly sticky which holds it in place. It must be safe because it has been suggested from several good sources. Not just Facebook. I know better than that.

### c.cat님이 2025-03-19에 댓글을 남겼어요.

it will eventually stop leaking soil with time, this just happens because the soil is still loose and settling right after you repot :)  
if the drainage hole is really big, then i recommend some mesh :)

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