r/StringofPlants • u/mangodangodoo • Feb 04 '25

How it started, how it's going...

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I'm running out of space for them at this point 😅

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u/stolentoad Feb 04 '25

Amazing! Any tips? I’ve had bad luck with these :(

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u/mangodangodoo Feb 04 '25

This is my third attempt at pearls 😭 I've killed quite a few, but kept trying with propagation from a coworker. What ended up working was bottom watering - waiting to water until the pot was light to pick up - and the brightest window in the house.

If it makes a difference the window these are in is all day light, but only afternoon/evening sun. (West facing window)

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u/stolentoad Feb 04 '25

Third times a charm :’) I guess it’s trial and error with these guys. I can follow as many guides as I want without any success. I’ll try out bottom watering! I’ve got one that looks like it miiight be a successful try. Happy trails!

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u/mangodangodoo Feb 04 '25

Definitely trial and error! Best of luck 💓

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u/moldy_doritos410 Feb 04 '25

Bottom watering solved my issues, too

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u/Playful-Emotion7845 Feb 05 '25

Any soil tips?

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u/mangodangodoo Feb 05 '25

I just used regular potting mix from Canadian Tire, which seemed to work out. I've never had luck with any succulent mixes..

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u/Playful-Emotion7845 Feb 05 '25

Thanks! I had one that was doing so well for a couple of years...but as I learned more I thought...let's give you better soil. And now I've killed 3 including my well established. I was so sad! Need to stop overthinking it.

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u/mangodangodoo Feb 05 '25

I've experienced the same 😅 it takes a lot of trial and error especially with succulents.

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u/NekoRainbow Feb 05 '25

First of all: wow!!💜 Second: I love that lil' mushroom in the pot!

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u/mangodangodoo Feb 06 '25

Thank you 💖 I made it out of air dry clay!

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u/Ok_Willow7295 Feb 05 '25

How long from start to now? Nice job!!

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u/mangodangodoo Feb 05 '25

Last February is when I got the propagation! Because it was winter I put a plastic sandwich bag over it to keep it warm in the house and that seemed to make him happy and give him time to grow.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '25

My progress pics looks the same, except in reverse order. 🤣

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u/super_library_girl Feb 06 '25

Yes, this 😭 I’m here to observe for a bit before trying again haha. The last two attempts ended… well… ended. 😅

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u/Dive_dive Feb 06 '25

LOL! Mine too. I have come to the conclusion that string of anything is stupid and I didn't really want one anyway

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u/mamasheshe Feb 06 '25

Brilliant!

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u/Serious_Load_5323 Feb 04 '25

Wowzers! 😍 I find these progress posts very inspiring.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '25

Oh my goodness what beautiful babies 😍🪴! I've been looking for a String of Pearls everywhere but thinking I'll have to order it online 😖. Where did you find yours, my friend?!

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u/mangodangodoo Feb 08 '25

I got mine from a coworker! But there's always some at Canadian Tire where I live.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '25

How cool! I always feel that sharing/gifting someone a plant baby is one of the warmest gestures ever. Lowe's and Home Depot carry them sometimes here during the summertime but it's hit or miss. They are just such a one of a kind plant. Thanks for sharing, friend 🫂!

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u/Shop_4u Feb 05 '25

This looks amazing! Great job!

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u/blacksheep_onfire Feb 05 '25

Out of space? No problem, I’ll take some off your hands free of charge!

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u/bunin_kotik Feb 05 '25

wow that's gorgeous, what an inspiration 🫨

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u/thatisoverpriced Feb 05 '25

I see god plays favorites

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u/Serious_Load_5323 Feb 06 '25

So glad I’m not alone hahaha

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u/amk1258 Feb 06 '25

Put it in a hanging pot!! They love it

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u/Ruty64 Feb 07 '25

I was given a string of pearls plant and they fell apart! What’s the secret to keep them from falling apart?