The string of pearls is one unique house plant because of its slender, bubbly stems.
But how do you take care of it?
First, let us start with these quick facts.
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Planting
#1.
This would be during spring and summer.
It is drought tolerant and definitely not winter hardy.
These are the only times when it can be planted.
#2.
Also, it must be planted in spacious places because it will definitely sprawl or in hanging baskets.
#3.
How to Plant
you’re free to plant the string of pearls through seeds or through stem offsets.
Use a succulent potting mix.
Gently pour in the seeds or plant the offsets in containers with drainage holes.
Limit watering after active growth phase and confirm that the top soil is completely dry before watering again.
It loves sandy, fast-draining soil.
It will thrive in temperatures at around 22 degrees Celsius especially during active growth phase.
Overwatering can cause it to rot and dry out the soil before watering.
As for humidity, a well-balanced level is good for its growth.
Fertilizer
Succulents do not really need that much fertilizer, only during active growth phase.
Propagation
It is easy to propagate by using stem offsets.
Propagation can be done through planting in soil or through water propagation.
Pruning
You will need to prune it more regularly than you think because it grows fast.
Just cut off dead bubbles and rotting or dead stems or stems that have lost too many beads.
It can also be a niche for mites if pruning is not done every now and then.
These pests compete for soil nutrients that is why spray insecticide will also be needed sometimes.
The first thing to spot must be shriveling leaves.
When the leaves begin to curl up or start browning even, you have basically overwatered it.
