It includes draining any excess water from the pot placing the pot under bright light withholding water for a longer period removing the damagedrotten portions and repotting the entire plant. Repotting and Propagating String of Pearls You should repot your string of pearls when it becomes root bound. Using one size bigger pot allows the plant to have more space for growth. As with all plants the main issues are light and watering this plant needs lots of the former and relatively little of the latter. Expect your plant to grow at a slow to moderate rate until it easily extends over two feet long so a large planter is ideal for long-term growth. Unlike other succulents String of Pearls have very thin stems so the cuttings do not need to be dried out before repotting. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. When buying new String of Pearl plants they often come with an unsuitable potting mix that either keeps the plant too wet or too dry. Lets take a look at how we can repot a string of pearls. If you happen to overwater your string of pearls you have to take immediate action to be able to save the plant.
Expect your plant to grow at a slow to moderate rate until it easily extends over two feet long so a large planter is ideal for long-term growth. Unlike other succulents String of Pearls have very thin stems so the cuttings do not need to be dried out before repotting. Lets take a look at how we can repot a string of pearls. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Caring for these string of pearls can feel like quite a learning curve if you are new to houseplants particularly succulents. As with all plants the main issues are light and watering this plant needs lots of the former and relatively little of the latter. The flowers are there to attract insects for pollination to occur. I wanted to change the soil of it and I show you some tips and techniques. Take a look at how small the pot is for my string of pearls below. Make sure to use a well-draining soil as outlined above.
Repot in some cactus soil and make sure all the remaining pearl ends are in contact with the soilGo easy on the water if you cant feel moisture in the top inch of soil water. Allow the babies to root for at least 3 months before transferring to a larger pot. Using wire snips cut the 4 wires used for hanging the plant. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. A native string of pearls plant grows as ground cover in rock gardens but you can also plant them in hanging baskets. I wanted to change the soil of it and I show you some tips and techniques. String of Pearls root alongside the stems. And for many gardeners it can be an unexpected sight as it is a dramatic contrast to their usually dry appearance. When buying new String of Pearl plants they often come with an unsuitable potting mix that either keeps the plant too wet or too dry. They thrive outdoors in large urns planters or hanging baskets.
To repot the plant. Recommended amount is once every two weeks. Using one size bigger pot allows the plant to have more space for growth. A good choice for this plant is a cactus potting mix alternatively you can use a 31 mixture of potting soil and sharp sand. This time I show you how I repot my string of pearls plant. If needed find a pot that is the right size for the plant. The string of pearls doesnt need repotting frequently but it needs repotting especially when it gets root-bound. One tip to make sure you dont overwater your plant is to check if the soil is half an inch 12cm dry before the next water. Caring for these string of pearls can feel like quite a learning curve if you are new to houseplants particularly succulents. String of pearls plant cuttings will root readily provided they have a bit of preparation and the correct medium.
One tip to make sure you dont overwater your plant is to check if the soil is half an inch 12cm dry before the next water. Unlike other succulents String of Pearls have very thin stems so the cuttings do not need to be dried out before repotting. You shouldnt even consider repotting it unless you see roots coming out of the drainage holes. Any regular succulent potting soil is fine for your string of pearls plants but sandy soil is best. A native string of pearls plant grows as ground cover in rock gardens but you can also plant them in hanging baskets. Using one size bigger pot allows the plant to have more space for growth. A string of pearls will flower for only a short period. Adding new soil mix also helps replenish the lost nutrients and helps the plant absorb water and nutrients from the soil. When the pearls turned white the chlorophyll making cells were deadThe plant couldnt use all that water anymore so rotted. Remove the String of Pearls from its original soil mix and repot it into a fresh one.
