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title: "I ordered some string of pearls to try and hopefully keep them alive,…"
description: "I ordered some string of pearls to try and hopefully keep them alive, but i haven’t had much luck with these guys. Is there any tips and tricks to keep them…"
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# I ordered some string of pearls to try and hopefully keep them alive,…

_Publié par Makayla🌿 le 2024-02-21_

I ordered some string of pearls to try and hopefully keep them alive, but i haven’t had much luck with these guys. Is there any tips and tricks to keep them alive. TIA! 🪴

## 11 commentaires

### Cherrybergher a commenté le 2024-02-21

A dedicated grow light about 3-4 inches above the pot even if it’s in a window.

#### Makayla🌿 ha respondido el 2024-02-21

thank you!

### Chrissy a commenté le 2024-02-21

Shallow pot, tons of light and very little water!

#### Makayla🌿 ha respondido el 2024-02-21

thank you! what are some signs to look out for if they need watering?

#### Chrissy ha respondido el 2024-02-21

Just make sure the soil is completely dry in between waterings. Use PlantyAnn’s skewer method! It’s a great way to check the soil for moisture.

#### Chrissy ha respondido el 2024-02-21

The biggest mistake people make with succulents is watering too much and thinking they have enough light.

#### Makayla🌿 ha respondido el 2024-02-21

i’m definitely guilty of that at times lol. thank you!

### Sienna a commenté le 2024-02-21

I swear by bottom watering mine

#### Makayla🌿 ha respondido el 2024-02-21

thank you, definitely going to have to try that!

### Cat a commenté le 2024-02-21

i have mine by a heater so it needs more frequent watering than it used to, i used to water once a month, using plantas watering schedule as a guide, i use a moisture meter every time before watering to check and see if the soil is fully dry, and also a fairly shallow pot since the roots are so delicate and they like to trail. now since it’s infront of a heater i’ve been noticing the pearls shrivel when it wants water, been trying to avoid this as it can stress the plant so keep that in mind! but she is 5+ feet long and i’m so proud of her

#### Makayla🌿 ha respondido el 2024-02-21

mines near a heater as well so i may try to keep it farther away under my grow lights still and keep that in as well. thank you!

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