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title: "Hi yall! I’m propagating this string of pearls here and it’s looking…"
description: "Hi yall! I’m propagating this string of pearls here and it’s looking a little rough (getting dark and shriveled up) any advice?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/uf0iOOpWG7GJ8dgGCbdKtG"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Mango with the flow🥭"
published: "2025-03-10T21:57:03.826031Z"
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# Hi yall! I’m propagating this string of pearls here and it’s looking…

_Posted by Mango with the flow🥭 on 2025-03-10_

Hi yall! I’m propagating this string of pearls here and it’s looking a little rough (getting dark and shriveled up) any advice?

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## 9 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-10

Are they mushy? If so it could be overwatering. Does this drain?

#### Mango with the flow🥭 replied on 2025-03-10

They aren’t mushy but rather firm and the pot doesn’t drain.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-03-10

If it doesn't drain, they may be staying wet to long. I know my strings hate staying wet.

#### Mango with the flow🥭 replied on 2025-03-10

Ok I’ll try to repot them into à draining pot, thanks for the advice!

### Plant grow please commented on 2025-03-10

When is the last time you watered them and how much light are they getting?

#### Mango with the flow🥭 replied on 2025-03-10

They are on a south facing window (plenty of sun) and I think I’ve watered them about a week or two ago.

### Plant grow please commented on 2025-03-10

I have a string of pearls and it looked like how yours does and what I did is the pearls that are really squishy I cut the string they are on off and then just kept checking on it.

#### Mango with the flow🥭 replied on 2025-03-10

Alright will do just that! Thanks for the advice

### AliciaB commented on 2025-03-16

Have they produced any roots? In my experience, SOP needs to be watered more often (I like to use a spray bottle) when attempting to propagate before the roots have developed.

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