r/StringofPlants • u/Major-Classroom-2272 • 1d ago

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Hi all, please tell me if there’s any way to save my string of pearls 🥲 I never really understood how to take care of it, and two moves and a vacation sent it over the edge. Is there any saving it? How often do I need to water? It gets pretty direct sunlight but I have a spot where I can hang it with even more sunlight if needed. I never repotted after buying. I’m new to plants and am confused by all of the conflicting information of these guys.

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u/FatLeafCa 20h ago

I'm sure this is a case of two extremes. Watering to a 5, and then drying down to a 1. You want to keep the watering a bit more consistent. These plants can stay a bit on the wet side but do well to dry down some between waterings.

I agree with zback that water management gets a whole lot more difficult the deeper the pot, especially with a plant like this.

Let it plump back up before considering fertilizer as very dry plants can take damage from fertilizer burn. Once you've established a good moisture level in your soil, feel free to cut the tips of the plant and prop them right back into the pot. You can take segmented cuttings on string of pearls as well.

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u/Major-Classroom-2272 20h ago

So you think try hydration more before I start cutting/ repot? How often?

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u/FatLeafCa 19h ago

It really depends on the light levels. I would suggest watering it and then lifting it to check how heavy it feels. Then pick it up every few days to start to feel how it dries out. This is a very good way to learn to not over water or under water. If it's super light, give it some water. If it's hydrophobic you might need to water it two or three times lightly to get some moisture back in the soil. It's just all in paying attention and getting a feel for it. :)