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title: "My string of pearls is starting to die and I’m crazy about it! Anyone…"
description: "My string of pearls is starting to die and I’m crazy about it! Anyone have any tips or suggestions?"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Kelly"
published: "2025-07-02T12:53:03.475167Z"
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# My string of pearls is starting to die and I’m crazy about it! Anyone…

_Posted by Kelly on 2025-07-02_

My string of pearls is starting to die and I’m crazy about it! Anyone have any tips or suggestions?

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## 11 comments

### LoquitoDeLasPlantas commented on 2025-07-02

Mine is doing the same thing. I'm pretty sure I need to use a more shallow pot or terracotta. Their roots don't like to stay wet for too long.

### Kelly commented on 2025-07-02

Thats what i was thinking. I just transplanted it from original small pot. Should i transplant again?

#### Josie's Jungle replied on 2025-07-02

Consider it if the soil is staying wet. What may help is to move it into the sun to help it dry out - mine loves the sun and I'd rather it go a bit dry than stay wet as the worst that happens is that some pearls will shrivel up and I can always just propagate the healthy ones to create more!

### Kelly commented on 2025-07-02

Thank you so much for your help! I’ll do that! Do you leave it outside in summer months?

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-07-02

Yours looks better then mine. Mines dying as well. I have it in morning sun too.

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2025-07-02

Overwatering ! Stop watering it I water mine only once a month

### Buffy commented on 2025-07-02

Do you have very good light shining down on the crown of the plant?

### Kelly commented on 2025-07-02

No i have it in my kitchen window. Im going to put it outside to dry out.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-07-02

I see signs of rot. Repot or propagate and treat it with a fungicide

### BlondeinBrooklyn commented on 2025-07-02

Soil looks soggy. Smaller pot \& less watering?

### Sunshineee commented on 2025-07-14

Might need a drier soil mix if you’ve already repotted it and it’s still dying 🫶🏽

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