Succulents 'String of Pearls'

The String of Pearls is a succulent vine that is popularly grown as an ornamental in hanging baskets. The plant has tiny pea-shaped fleshy leaves that grow on trailing stems that spill downward like a string of pearls over the side of a planter. The plant is native to the dry areas of South Africa where it will grow in a vine-like manner.

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Available in 4", 6" HB

This plant requires bright, indirect light, ideally receiving 6-8 hours of sunlight daily to thrive. They prefer bright, filtered light or morning sun with protection from harsh afternoon rays, which can scorch the foliage. East-facing windows are ideal, while southern exposures require distance from the window. 

This plant tolerates infrequent watering and should be watered every 10–14 days in spring/summer and roughly every 3–4 weeks in winter, allowing the majority of the soil to dry out between waterings.

Waiting until the pearls begin to wrinkle or look slightly deflated before watering, rather than following a strict schedule, can help with root rot prevention. Never allow your plant to completely dry out between watering.

These plants tend to die back after several years. Propagate by stem cuttings instead of trying to revive the older plant. Propagation can be easily and quickly accomplished by taking a 3 to 5-inch stem cutting and covering a few of the nodes in the potting mixture. This will allow new roots to form. For propagation we suggest Modern Sprout Shears and Bonide Rooting Powder.

Your plant needs food too! We suggest Espoma Cactus Liquid Plant Food.

Proper nutrition is important to the health of your plant and its longevity. To ensure your plant is getting the appropriate nutrition, use a fertilizer labelled for this tree type and apply according to the label.

This plant is toxic to both humans and pets. Wear gloves when snipping or cutting this plant as it can cause skin irritation.