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String of Pearls Care Instructions
Light:
Firstly, I find they show the best growth in a partially sunny spot and like an east or west facing window, or a shelf next to a south facing window. However, they are adaptable and can manage other environments. If you choose to keep them elsewhere I would suggest a few precautions to keep them healthy:
If they are kept in a directly south-facing window, balcony or patio: Firstly, I find watering more frequently helps to protect them from sunburn. Even though the intensity of sunlight is not as high as in South Africa, it can cause damage. You will find pictures of sunburn in the “What to do if my plant is not growing” section to help you identify the signs early so you can move the plant to a more protected position if you do spot it.
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If they are kept in a north facing window or far from a window: Adding grow lights for a few hours in the morning and evening keeps the plants happy and healthy. Consider keeping the grow lights on for 12-14 hours in winter as days become shorter and darker, or else the plant may start looking sad and stop growing.
Watering:
The right water management is the key to successfully growing String of Pearls. Give them too little water and they’ll die, but give them too much water and they’ll die even faster!
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I follow an easy water management routine: I use a mix of soil that drains fast and I water only when the pearls look dim, or if the pot feel light in weight. Please see my “What to do” section for pictures of plants with shiny pearls and dim pearls. A moisture meter can also help you with watering decisions.
Soil mix:
I experimented with different soil mixes. I tried ready-to-use succulent or cactus mixes from the local garden centre and high priced ‘special’ soils for succulents from the internet, just to name a few. My conclusion from these tests is that as long as the texture of the soil allows water to drain through it easily, the String of Pearls will do fine. For the past two years I’ve been using a home-made mix of soil that consists of 60% of not too rich compost and 40% of building sand or some fine gravel.
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