10 Expert Care Tips for String of Pearls

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Sunlight

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Ideal temperature ranges from 65 to 75 degrees F.

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Well drained sandy soil. To make a succulent mix, take two parts potting soil, two parts coarse sand, and one part perlite.

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Only when the soil gets dry or once in every 15 days. Excess water causes root decay, yellowing of leaves, and poor growth.

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About 40 % humidity is ideal for this succulent.

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Fertilizer

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The beginning of spring is the best time to repot your string of pearls plant. A hanging basket will be ideal for growing a string of pearls.

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Depends on the length of plant one desires to keep, immediate pruning of dead and dried leaves is important

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Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation

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String of Pearls is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12. This zone has temperature moderately low, rarely dropping below zero.

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10 Expert Care Tips for String of Pearls

Sunlight

Ideal temperature ranges from 65 to 75 degrees F.

Temperature

Well drained sandy soil. To make a succulent mix, take two parts potting soil, two parts coarse sand, and one part perlite.

Soil

Only when the soil gets dry or once in every 15 days. Excess water causes root decay, yellowing of leaves, and poor growth.

Watering

About 40 % humidity is ideal for this succulent.

Humidity

Fertilizer

The beginning of spring is the best time to repot your string of pearls plant. A hanging basket will be ideal for growing a string of pearls.

Repotting

Depends on the length of plant one desires to keep, immediate pruning of dead and dried leaves is important

Pruning

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation

Indoor/Outdoor

String of Pearls is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12. This zone has temperature moderately low, rarely dropping below zero.

Hardiness Zones

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