Care Tips
Light, Soil, Humidity, Water, Temperature
string of things
TURTLES, FROGS, NICKELS, PEARLS, HEARTS, WATERMELONS, TEARS
String of’s are all succulents, but they deserve their own guide because their care is so specialized. They’re all trailing plants and are good for hanging pots, creating a beautiful cascade when they grow long.
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65-85°F
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Low
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Bright, overhead direct.
Direct morning light is good
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Bottom watering only, once a month
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Gritty, well-draining with some moisture retention
Recommendations: Black Gold Cactus Soil, pumice, zeolite, chicken grit, lava rock, bark, -
None of these plants do well when watered from the top, but they do need sunlight from the top
My secret is using self-watering pots but leaving them dry unless it’s watering day (example with orange pot inside clear pot above).