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title: "I need to replant my string of pearls. I got a shallow dish. I’m…"
description: "I need to replant my string of pearls. I got a shallow dish. I’m going to lay them on top of the soil. But what soils should I use? Should I make my own. Is…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Ginger C"
published: "2025-05-31T18:06:10.560079Z"
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# I need to replant my string of pearls. I got a shallow dish. I’m…

_Posted by Ginger C on 2025-05-31_

I need to replant my string of pearls. I got a shallow dish. I’m going to lay them on top of the soil. But what soils should I use? Should I make my own. Is store bought sufficient? I have regular sold, orchid mix, and succulent soil on hand.

## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-05-31

Is the succulent soil peat based? Or sand based? If its sand, id just use that like 2/3 and 1/3 regular soil.

#### Ginger C replied on 2025-06-01

Idk. I didn’t har from anyone so I just consulted the googles and now I’m hoping for the best. Ha

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-06-01

If its peat based, and heavy on the peat, it might retain too much water. I only use peat-free succulent/cactus mixed as its counter intuitive to their needs

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-02

I recommend some gravel/akadama at the very bottom of the pot to help with drainage and prevent root rot

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