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title: "What is a good soil mix for string of pearls? Mine has been looking a…"
description: "What is a good soil mix for string of pearls? Mine has been looking a little dreadful and I want to get it right!"
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published: "2024-09-07T05:55:18.910199Z"
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# What is a good soil mix for string of pearls? Mine has been looking a…

_Posted by Mollie Peterson on 2024-09-07_

What is a good soil mix for string of pearls? Mine has been looking a little dreadful and I want to get it right!

## 1 comment

### Soup commented on 2024-09-07

Something water retentive but airy, coco coir, perlite, pine bark and some quality houseplant compost would work, just make sure you get the stuff from good places, as a lot of soils and stuff have gnat fly eggs in them

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