1. Light
String of Pearls plants must be placed in a location where they may receive at least 6 to 8 hours of bright, indirect sunshine each day, whether they are planted indoors or outdoors. Again, though, you’ll need to cultivate this plant outdoors in an area that receives some shade.
If kept indoors, place your String of Pearls near an east-facing window or another location where it may get enough of bright natural light. If you reside in a hot, desert-like environment, you may also grow it close to a South or West-facing window as long as you keep the plant 5 to 10 inches away from the glass to avoid it from getting sunburned. To ensure they receive all the light they require each day, move them closer to a window or to a brighter location during the colder, cooler months.
The minimum number of hours of direct, strong sunlight that string of pearls plants require each day is six to eight.
If the lighting in your home is inadequate for your String of Pearls, you might want to put them 6 to 12 inches beneath a fluorescent light source for 12 to 16 hours a day to keep them happy.
The ideal indoor temperature for String of Pearls succulents is between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the plant cool during the winter, at a temperature of about 5560 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid keeping them in places with draughts, air conditioners, or open windows since the cold air may cause the leaves to fall. String of pearls must be brought indoors throughout the winter since they cannot withstand frost.
3. Moisture
For String of Pearls to flourish, only moderate humidity is necessary. In actuality, since this succulent is native to arid regions, dry air won’t hurt it. Additionally, it can be used in virtually any typical household humidity situation (about 40 percent relative humidity).
4. Ground & Pot
Like any succulent, pearl plants require well-draining soil to flourish. Therefore, the first step to making your spring of hearts happy is picking a well-drained pot. Due of their exceptional drainage, terracotta and unglazed ceramic pots are the two most preferred options.
Another critical element in choosing the ideal container size for succulents is soil fertility. If the container is too big for the plant, the soil will remain wet for too long and the pearls lying on that wet soil will rot. Therefore, the pot must be large enough to allow them to fill it to the brim. Additionally, String of Pearls don’t require a deep pot because their roots are so shallow.  
The crowns of the pearls must remain level with the top of the pot or no more than 0.5 to 1 inch lower than the top; otherwise, the aeration will decrease and, in combination with the wet soil, the crowns and stems of the plant will rot more quickly.
You may practically start with any type of succulent potting soil because string of pearls are so easy to care for, however sandy soil is recommended. Follow this mixture with three parts high-quality potting soil and one part sharp sand.
5. Water
Be careful not to overwater String of Pearls because they are extremely sensitive to it. It is advised to do so every two weeks. The soil should be at least half an inch (1.2 cm) dry before the next watering to prevent overwatering. Reduce watering to once a month throughout the winter.  
Even though string of pearls are frequently planted indoors, they may still make wonderful outdoor plants. Depending on how hot the region is, you can modify the frequency of watering the plant or you may let the rain take care of it for you for outdoor String of Pearls.
Fertilizer, no. 6
Typically, succulents don’t require a lot of fertiliser, and too much fertiliser can also be fatal to pearl succulents. In the spring and mid-summer, they might receive fertilisation once every two or four weeks while they are growing. Additionally, fall and winter do not require fertiliser. In addition, the fertiliser needs to be diluted so as not to overload the plant.
How are Pearl succulents maintained?
- Avoid draughty regions and keep the string of pearls at room temperature, which is typically 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
- String of pearls can withstand droughts like the majority of succulents. Make sure to use cactus-specific potting mix and to put it in a container with a drainage hole. When watering, make sure to soak the soil completely. Then, wait until the topsoil is completely dry before watering again.
- Simply snip off any dead stems or beads to prune.
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Do pearl strings require direct sunlight?
String of pearls plants require between six and eight hours of direct and indirect sunshine each day to grow. In the milder morning hours, it is preferable to keep them in direct sunshine; in the harsher afternoon hours, transfer them to a location that receives diffused, indirect light or partial shade.
How simple is it to maintain string of pearl plants?
The string of beads needs little maintenance, like the majority of succulent plants. Although growing a rosary string of beads plant requires little upkeep, you still need to give it some attention.
This succulent plant is drought resistant and can go for extended periods of time without water. In reality, the plant’s capacity to store water enables it to receive intensive watering one week and then almost complete neglect the following week or two. Root rot risk is increased by frequent watering. Between waterings, the soil should have dried out by at least half an inch (1 cm). Reduce watering in the winter to around once a month.
In order to maintain the size or appearance of your string of pearls, you might discover that pruning is occasionally required. It’s easy to carry out this. Remove any dead stems, pearls, and stems that have lost a significant number of their “beads.” Pruning back will encourage plants to become fuller and more compact.
The ability to share the plant with others is even greater than how simple it is to care for. You should always take advantage of the plant’s simple propagation whenever trimming is necessary. A cutting or two can be easily rooted by placing them in a pot of soil.
The house plant with the bead string is a great topic of conversation. It will be as beloved by your friends, family, and neighbours as it is by you.
Note: It is advised to take precautions when growing the string of beads houseplant in households with pets or young children because it is thought to be somewhat poisonous.
My pearl plant is withering; why?
Most typically, overwatering or excessive soil moisture retention cause a string of pearls plant to die, turning the pearls brown, yellow, or mushy. To avoid dying from root rot, string of pearls need the soil to dry out between watering sessions.
However, string of pearls frequently shrivel and take on a withering appearance as a result of drought stress brought on by watering too little, seldom, or because the soil has baked and now repels water from the top, preventing water from properly reaching the roots.
Having too much heat, too much sun, or not enough light can all be contributing factors to a dying pearl plant.
It is crucial to mimic the conditions of the plant’s natural habitat when reviving a string of pearls plant. This includes using bright, indirect light, watering deeply, letting the soil dry completely before watering again, and planting string of pearls in soil designed for succulents and cacti that is porous and well-draining to prevent root rot.
Find out why your string of hearts plant is dying and how to save it by reading on.
Does the strand of pearls get watered from the top or the bottom?
Between waterings, let the soil completely dry out, and check to make sure the container feels extremely light before another watering. If the plant is in a sunny area, it is acceptable to water directly through the foliage, but for more assurance, irrigate from the bottom up. Put the pot on a saucer of water so that it is covered by 25% of the water to ensure complete absorption and deep hydration. Every time you come to hydrate the plant, wetting the foliage will cause excess moisture to sit, turning the leaves yellow and rotten. For additional information, scroll down to “Common Issues.” Over-watering indications include quickly yellowing or shrivelling leaves, mushy foliage, and eventually plant death. Deflated leaves, little to no growth, and a progressive loss in leaf quality are all signs of under-watering. Study the surroundings carefully; a position with too much sunlight can quickly dry up the soil and eventually blister the plant’s leaves. Find a place with less sunlight.
Underwatering
Although string of pearls’ leaves include water storage, they nevertheless require adequate watering to remain healthy. Their tiny, rounded leaves start to wilt as their water reserves get depleted. Remember that a young succulent will require more water than an established one. A strand of pearls may also shrivel if there is insufficient water.
To do it, you must ascertain whether your plant is receiving adequate water. Give your string of pearls a lot of water and allow it run through the roots if you spray the soil and it still becomes shrivelled.
Overwatering
Unexpectedly, excessive watering can also cause leaves to shrivel up into a string of pearls. The leaves literally rupture when you give them more water than they can take, giving the plant a withered and mushy appearance.
Reduce the frequency and amount of watering to once every two weeks if you observe that despite frequent watering, your plant still appears shrivelled. This is how frequently a strand of pearls should be watered. Checking that the soil mixture is at least half an inch dry before the subsequent watering is another way to ensure that you are not overwatering.