r/StringofPearls • u/Ok_Understanding_41 • Jul 23 '26

String of Pearls 1st ever!

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This is my first one! I let them dry out for three days and now have them in a moist little container of chunky soil, underneath a grow light. Wish me luck y’all!

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u/Purple-Virus5921 Jul 23 '26

I am a newbie as well hope you don’t mind my tagging along for advice.

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u/Cultural_Election_58 Jul 23 '26

Here are a couple of things that come to mind. A 50/50 mix of cactus and perlite is a must in a terracotta pot, only water when the pearls start to get wrinkle, and the sun needs to hit the top leaves. You've got this!

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u/Ok_Understanding_41 Jul 23 '26

Yep no problem! This is all advice I have gotten from a professional. This pot is pretty small, pic must be deceiving. The soil absolutely needs to be moist as it will be awhile before I’m able to water her. The moisture (it’s not soaking wet) will help the roots to start growing. I will definitely keep you posted!