String-of-Pearls

String-of-Pearls prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

String-of-Pearls Water Frequency →

String-of-Pearls Root Rot →

String-of-Pearls requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

String-of-Pearls Light Requirements →

String-of-Pearls Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

String-of-Pearls is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

String-of-Pearls prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

String-of-Pearls Humidity Needs →

String-of-Pearls is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for String-of-Pearls →

Best Pots for String-of-Pearls →

When and How to Successfully Repot String-of-Pearls →

What Are Healthy String-of-Pearls Roots →

String-of-Pearls grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize String-of-Pearls →

It’s common for String-of-Pearls to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

String-of-Pearls is native to Southwestern Africa.

USDA Hardiness Zone
String-of-Pearls can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

String-of-Pearls Temperature Tolerance →

String-of-Pearls Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with String-of-Pearls →

When to Plant String-of-Pearls →

How to Plant String-of-Pearls →

Where to Plant String-of-Pearls →

Winter Care for String-of-Pearls →

Best Companion Plants for String-of-Pearls →

Is String-of-Pearls a Weed? →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting String-of-Pearls →

What Eats String-of-Pearls? →

• Drooping String-of-Pearls Leaves →
• String-of-Pearls Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on String-of-Pearls →
• Brown Spots on String-of-Pearls →
• String-of-Pearls Leaves Falling Over →
• String-of-Pearls Leaves Curling →
• String-of-Pearls Yellow Leaves →
• String-of-Pearls Root Rot →
• Why Is My String-of-Pearls Wilting? →