
Step 2: If you grew your String of Pearls in a hanging basket, it would be better to remove the clips and hooks for hanging first, so it wouldn't get in your way while you repot the plant and also to lessen the damage to the beads. Step 1: Gently bring or fold the trailing stems up to the center top of the plant. Here's how you can properly repot your String of Pearls: But as soon as you see that your String of Pearls has become too big for its pot, it doesn't grow as well as it used to anymore, or you noticed that the plant has become rootbound, then it's time to transplant it to a bigger pot (about 10% larger in both the diameter and height of the plant).Īgain, String of Pearls are delicate, so you have to handle them gently whenever you repot them and make sure the soil is dry and to do it at the beginning of its growing season, which is in Spring. This means that there is no need to repot this succulent every year, as long as you see that it's still growing well in its current vessel. Strings of pearls are very delicate plants with shallow root systems. From this rooted cutting give the soil a little misting to keep it moist until the new plant is established and starts to grow. Or another way is to strip some leaves off the cutting then put that stem in the soil so that the soil covers the growth nodes (where the leaves grow), then the roots will grow out. You just need a healthy 3-4 in long cutting to start propagating, just lay the cutting down on the soil and press down lightly, root will gradually grow out of the cutting. Propagating String of Pearls is easy because they have very shallow root and grow new root easily. String of pearls bloom tiny white flowers with scent like cinnamon When grown outdoors, String of Pearls should be placed in a partially shaded spot, where it can be protected from the hot sun in the afternoon, and at the same time, enjoy some bright, indirect morning sunlight. But in other zones, where the temperature tends to drop lower than 30 degrees Fahrenheit, it's better to grow the String of Pearls in a container, so they can easily be carried indoors for protection. They are very easy to care for as an indoor houseplant but are also an ideal succulent to grow outdoors, especially if you live in zones 9 and warmer.

String of pearls is a delicate hanging succulent that thrives in a warm and dry environment. Should You Grow String of Pearls Indoors or Outdoors? New designs are added monthly, all in cute succulents and cacti themes.
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What's more? We're offering a free printable collection as a gift for your continued support to Succulents Box. And there’re a few care tips that you need to know to care for String of pearls properly. If you are looking for a beautiful succulent to grow, S enecio Rowleyanus Strings of pearls is a great choice. The plant grows fast and propagates easily and can grow both indoor and outdoor. String of pearls - Senecio Rowleyanus is a beautiful, cascading succulent that will add that little quirk to any house.
