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title: "Is there a secret with string of turtles??? I just got my third…"
description: "Is there a secret with string of turtles??? I just got my third string of turtles in the mail and this one also showed up looking like weeds. Ugghhhhh I can’t…"
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author: "Bebe🌵🤍"
published: "2025-03-01T15:35:49.326959Z"
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# Is there a secret with string of turtles??? I just got my third…

_Posted by Bebe🌵🤍 on 2025-03-01_

Is there a secret with string of turtles??? I just got my third string of turtles in the mail and this one also showed up looking like weeds. Ugghhhhh I can’t find them locally😩💔

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## 10 comments

### Happy4Hoya commented on 2025-03-01

Yes! Lots of bright light, well draining soil, and a decent watering schedule to match the higher light.

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-03-01

Thank you for the tips!!!!

I had one maybe a year ago that was thriving and loving life and got sucked into a mealy bug outbreak and died and I’ve been struggling to get a new one since 💔

### Plantgirly commented on 2025-03-01

Also always make sure to take all of your plants out of those death plugs! Lots of nurseries use them and then repot them into bigger plants and they stunt the growth! Yet another reason why I always repot plants that I purchase! Gotta go hunting for death plugs 😭

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-03-01

I did I’m waiting to see how it recovers from being sopping wet🤞

### Diana commented on 2025-03-02

I hope your baby comes back to life!!! Maybe give it some root powder when you repot to help it as well 💜 Happy growing!

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-03-02

I did dip it in rooting hormone! Thank you! Makes me feel better about how I handled the poor fella! Here’s to hoping he recovers

#### Diana replied on 2025-03-09

Keep us updated haha

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-02

Oh no. They do not ship well, especially when smaller. Hopefully it pops back for you. I concur with the bright light and Mycorrhizal

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-03-02

I know I wish I was able to find them locally😭

I dipped him in rooting hormone and stuck him under my best grow light 🤞

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-03-02

They definitely aren't one i see here often either. But I lucked out at mcclendons and found a 4" pot. It's now a 7" pot. They can be so finicky

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