Did I miss out any other care tips? Let me know what other tips you have come across in the comments below!
@nicolebrown63823 жыл бұрын
Don't put it in a high traffic area where it will be bumped! :)
@angelovesfood3 жыл бұрын
Can we use neem oil on it as preventative measure for pests?
@aniliname3 жыл бұрын
@@angelovesfood I think the leaves might be too delicate for neem oil. It can burn some more delicate plants.
@felipebrock90433 жыл бұрын
You all prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can give me!
@valentinojordy21853 жыл бұрын
@Felipe Brock instablaster ;)
@Middlenamejane3 жыл бұрын
FYI for anyone clicking in, I followed this videos advice and in two months my SOT has come back to life
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
That makes me so happy to hear! Well done on bringing it back!! 🎉
@Middlenamejane3 жыл бұрын
@@MyFellowFoliage thank you so much! I just ordered a second one to reward myself for getting its care understood 💚💚
@StaceyHerewegrowagain3 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear this lol. Boy it's a picky picky plant lol.
@StaceyHerewegrowagain3 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have found this before loosing half my succulent 😌 So helpful and exactly what I figured out. It's been coming back slowly but I think it needs more humidity like you suggested. Thanks again! Can't wait to see what happens
@infinitum99652 жыл бұрын
So how to top water it , pour water until it comes from bottom or just mist it? And for how many days in between each watering?
@SecretNinjaUnicorn102 жыл бұрын
I really lucked up the other day, and found 4 - 4inch pots of SOT for $4.99 each at a grocery store- Winn Dixie here in North Fl!
@keithkogane18362 жыл бұрын
I just bought my SOT from Winn-Dixie for the same price yesterday here in Central Alabama!! It was a very lucky and appreciated find!!
@bluebirdtravelco4 ай бұрын
It’s always good to see someone giving advice when they actually have a big healthy plant. And that one that they just picked up from the nursery. Thank you so much for the tips! I am trying to revive my sick little string of turtles. Wish me luck!
@babyrocker53 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I found you! I just purchased my first SOT and I’m excited to see how long I can keep her alive 😂
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks honey! Hope the tips help you out! 💚
@00buttons003 жыл бұрын
In New Zealand String of Turtles is very hard to find. Finally found two little plants. Thank you for the advice on how to care for it.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on finding them! Hope they do well in your care and hope the tips help!
@AnnexCrazy3 жыл бұрын
I live in Southern California and I’ve been looking for these for two entire years! Had never seen them at any nurseries and each time I would find them online it would be around $25 to get a small 2-inch plant shipped to me which I couldn’t justify. I finally found one at a local nursery yesterday!! $12 for a 3-inch. I’m so excited to finally have one.
@AnnexCrazy3 жыл бұрын
Update: finally found them at a nursery !! 😭 3-inch pot for $12!
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi! That's so awesome! Glad to hear you found them. Hope they're doing well for you!
@geslinam9703 Жыл бұрын
A little local owned, awesome plant shop opened near me this year, got a nice 4” pot for around $17. It’s now trailed down about 4 or 5 inches. Now I’m seeing them everywhere, even my grocery store has some….but they all look a little sad and overwatered.
@Clearpathguidancetarot2 күн бұрын
Mine isn’t doing much. It’s alive but not growing. I will try these tips. Yours are so lush and long
@carmaela2689 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why but recently I have become so fascinated by these. Although I have seen them at the nursery many times and I have always liked peperomias, I am just obsessed with these!
@rhondatol99463 жыл бұрын
It's almost impossible to find where I am. I finally got my hands on a teeny propped baby and am looking forward to watching it grow!
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on getting on! Hope it grows quickly for you!!
@Fiedelewie3 жыл бұрын
@Dexy Nash same. After looking almost daily I found a site that sells them. The plant will arrive tomorrow, I am hoping everything goes well.
@lucy-tb1yd3 жыл бұрын
i was so lucky to find a small bit really lush plant for only $10 i was shocked when i got home and realised it was a string of turtles
@itsbotanybxtch37003 жыл бұрын
Your turtles are so beautiful! This video was helpful, mine isn't doing too great at the moment. Such a balancing act with watering this guy.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It really is such a balancing act with watering ... I highly recommend putting it in a breezy location. It really helps solve the watering conundrum - for me at least it did!
@you_r_my-world22883 жыл бұрын
Your turtles so beautiful ☺️
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you lovely! 🌱
@StaceyHerewegrowagain3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I've had kind of a love hate relationship with this one for a while. It's pretty tricky for me but I'm getting it to grow a lot better than I did. This helps for sure. Thanks for sharing it with us! Yours looks amazing😍
@infinitum99652 жыл бұрын
So how to top water it , pour water until it comes from bottom or just mist it? And for how many days in between each watering?
@MyFellowFoliage2 жыл бұрын
Hope it does better with these tips! Thanks for watching Stacey :)
@MyFellowFoliage2 жыл бұрын
Pour water until it comes out from the bottom :) misting it isn't enough in my opinion. Days in between watering depends on four environment and how much light it's getting so it's better to monitor your plant for signs of dehydration to determine watering frequency @infinitum
@darlenerogers6580 Жыл бұрын
Go to Gabrielle's plants
@margaretneilson33013 жыл бұрын
Great informative video , Thankyou. I’m in NSW .. I brought a very small plant of this for $20 sight unseen. It’s proved to be a very fragile plant and I now have it on my back porch plant shelves , facing west with a grey coloured shade cloth over the opening part of the porch. I just leave it alone and check on it every other day. It obviously is not a fan of too much water and you’ve explained why. I did pay way too much but on looking elsewhere they appear to be expensive anyway. Your video has given me some insight to its care. I was treating it like my other string of plants but noooo , I’ll look up your other videos and I’ve liked and subscribed .
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi Margaret, thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate it and keeps me going when I know it helps others too. It sounds like where you have it now is a great spot and hope it thrives in that location! Although, it's getting cooler now in NSW so keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get too cold!
@javiervm3322 жыл бұрын
Nice plant. Thanks for sharing
@succulentideastv2 жыл бұрын
Very lovely plant. Thanks for the tips. Most people got difficulty in growing this plant especially here in Australia.
@missy4cdts3 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for that plant a long time so pretty
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hope you find one soon! 💚
@laurahtje6 ай бұрын
We just bought one today and everyone was telling us how they had one and it died so I was worried. Thanks for this video. We do have a humidifier in the room so hopefully that will help. We have the wrong kind of pit though so we have to change that. Because it was a tropical plant I was going to mist it, but you didn’t mention that at all. So we won’t do that.
@glenniah3 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was extremely helpful. I had the string of pearls once and they died so I'm hoping my string of turtles will be more successful
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you foe your feedback! Hope the tips help with your string of turtles! Good luck 💗
@gailkolak19602 жыл бұрын
Thank you I just purchased a string of turtles ,and your video was very helpful 🪴😀
@ajimolsworld70172 жыл бұрын
Hi dear friend I turned to a huge fan of yours. I will definitely watching ur new videos. Very helpful
@JamesEndo1 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Struggle with growing these guys and you've given me some new ideas. I'm currently in the cut and replant phase.
@DianaSaur286 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the info i recently got a string of turtles and don't want to kill it!
@MominTX3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not very common over here, finally came across it for the first time in person today after a year in of my plant journey. $19 for a 2in pot.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Oh may I ask where you are? They are becoming more available and I hope you find more reasonable priced ones in your area soon!
@crystalr19183 жыл бұрын
Etsy $20 4 inch pot 😫
@succulentsjourney31472 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s exactly what I needed 💚
@embervanguard13083 жыл бұрын
So happy to find your channel! Your vibes are great!
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much Ember! I really appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching! 💚
@mollyide41512 жыл бұрын
Succulents don't tend to like fertilizers because they grow in areas where the soil is not super high in nutrients so they really don't need the extra nutrients in their soil.
@loveyvo3 жыл бұрын
I've experienced the same with the fertilizer and succulents
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi Yvonne, I'm relieved to know that I'm not the only one!
@corgi00butt783 жыл бұрын
I have never see String of Turtles at IKEA... I wish I could find it there. I had to order mine on Esty.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends on where you are. Our IKEA in Australia carries quite a wide selection of plants these days!
@jenmarie20303 жыл бұрын
I got mine on Etsy too. So expensive in the US. ThePlantFarm in Spokane, wa had a 2 in pot for 7ish dollars on etsy.
@EVTD79 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful string of turtles 🐢 . I was hoping you would also talk about propagation.
@NerdyKathi3 жыл бұрын
Rachel's Indoor Garden led me to your channel and I'm very glad she did, as I love finding other Australians. Your turtles are amazing. I killed my first, but the 2nd is thriving, surprisingly. I will definitely use some of your tips. The only thing I will add is that my Turtles love Seasol. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Welcome! Thanks so much for your feedback. I really appreciate it 😊 I've also killed my first 🤫 it's all a learning experience! I've thought of trying diluted fertilisers but I'm just so scared of ruining it that I'd rather be safe 😅
@ancyg153 жыл бұрын
It's a job watching you Grace. A lovely video❤️
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, hope it was helpful 🪴
@michellereed4793 жыл бұрын
Your sot is stunning!! I repotted mine into a glazed pot and the water didn't drain well and it's got some root rot, I'm trying to save it so I'm going to repot it into a Terracotta pot today. Wish me luck.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michelle! Good luck and hope your SOT bounces back!!
@HappiCamper3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2 inch trail of tiny turtles propogating in spagnum, a gift from a new plant friend ❤ I've learned the hard way about overwatering (SOP 😶). Recently I heard that you should "water the plant, not the pot", meaning if you have a little plant in a bigger pot - give enough water for the plant; there's no need to saturate the pot. Watering from the top makes sense too as I imagine it's fairly shallow rooted? Peperomia prostrata. That's fun to say! My new friend also gave me lots of Peperomia leaf cuttings; fingers crossed the prop box keeps them happy over a chilly NZ winter 😊
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle! Totally, I agree with your tips. With these guys they don't mind getting wet as long as they don't stay wet for a prolonged period of time. Air flow is key! And you're right, I don't saturate the soil of this plant at all! Hope they're doing okay in the cooler temps over in NZ!
@kellyboyle83502 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Mine has lots of the flower stems atm.....should i be cutting them off to promote growth in the leaves 🍃 summer has just started here in NZ so I want to make the most of this time for more leaf growth.
@gl42782 жыл бұрын
Great video. My Turtles are dying so this video helps. Thank You! You dont sound like youre from Australia!
@meganpahl36122 жыл бұрын
I cannot thank you enough for your video! I just binge watched sooo many to find out why my turtle shells were bleaching! I was giving them too much light! I do have a question though, do you need to provide its light source to the crown to prevent balding like other string varieties? I need to find a new place for mine. She looks exactly like yours but I am scared to make it bald since I cannot hang it anywhere else. Can you offer advice on this?
@MyFellowFoliage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Megan, glad to hear you found it helpful! Yes definitely give it light at the crown to help prevent balding :)
@Vihu013 жыл бұрын
just got a string of turtles for $6 at home depot !! i’m so hyped to watch it grow
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Woo! Congrats and hope they grow for you in no time!
@Middlenamejane3 жыл бұрын
The most impressive thing is you waving this plant around. All other videos on it treat it delicately so it doesn't lose leaves. Maybe yours doesn't shed as much?
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
😂 Your comment cracked me up, love it Rebecca! Mine does shed a leaf or two whenever I pick it up and hold it but once that happens it's pretty stable even if I wave it around lol 😅
@Middlenamejane3 жыл бұрын
@@MyFellowFoliage oh thank goodness 😌 mine does the same lol
@gtech7972 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 😎
@vanessamcgrew44862 жыл бұрын
I use aquarium fertilizer and mix a few drops in the water when I’m watering it xD I started to love plants when growing aquatic plants in my aquariums, and I found the fertilizer I use works well with my succulents too 😅☺️
@rayne80292 жыл бұрын
can you grow them in water permanently?
@beccastock7555 Жыл бұрын
I have recently discovered that a good number of my plants have thrips 😞. This pest is new to me and I spent a good deal of my evening washing leaves and treating all of my plants with insecticidal soap. The only plant I have not treated is my string of turtles which is especially sentimental to me. I can not see any thrips on it but feel like I should treat it just to be safe. I am afraid to put any product on it. Has anyone successfully treated a string of turtles? Any recommendations on safe products that will keep my plant happy and healthy?
@lalithdulam50092 жыл бұрын
Super
@chokethewoke7462 жыл бұрын
Wow that is a massive string, it looks amazing..... Mine is only small :-/
@aliciakow6600 Жыл бұрын
May I know why the new leaves are getting smaller and smaller as it grows? How to get big fat leaves again? Any advice are appreciated.
@vomit.goblin Жыл бұрын
beautiful video thank u :]
@MyFellowFoliage Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@glenwilliams7353 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
@MrWolfheart1114 ай бұрын
Thank You, :)
@Larstrollheim973 жыл бұрын
I had one that was almost completely dead- I found a few leaves that were still alive and I managed to get it alive again but it’s only managed to develop two vines. It grows very slowly and I find it hard to envision it growing to a big plant again, sigh.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear that. Be patient and maybe put it in a humidity jar, it will really help it grow faster! Good luck!
@lilyavery82303 жыл бұрын
Hi Grace...would you say this plant would or would not prefer sun from the top like the string of pearls? or general indirect sunlight...great video! Thanks.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lily, in my experience they prefer bright, diffused light on top of the pot like the string of pearls :)
@lilyavery82303 жыл бұрын
@@MyFellowFoliage thank you 😊
@kathrynnoonan8457 Жыл бұрын
Need tips for repotting a string of turtles with 2 foot lengths. Some strands are turning yellow so I assume it needs a repot and freshen up but I can’t find a good how too for a longer plant. Any tips?
@Hullo03 жыл бұрын
Wasn't this one of your partner's favourite plants?! You've got great taste!
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
He's got great taste too! 😆
@mothballjim2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Look at the video I just uploaded and let me know how you think it will get on. I’ve literally just pushed it into the soil lol
@Anonymous-bv7rg2 жыл бұрын
In Kentucky, it’s still very hard to find. Payed $17 for a 2.5 inch pot at a gift shop in DC. (The United States Botanical Gardens)
@Anonymous-bv7rg2 жыл бұрын
It was trailing though. Not by much, but past the pot. Also got very gated SOH.
@sarahcaldwell3576 Жыл бұрын
Mine has turned crispy brown. What did I do wrong? I bought it in 6" hanging basket. It does have a few green strands left. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.
@mohmmadkabirbilal73513 жыл бұрын
Love from India, it is hard to find here in local
@beethegirl91723 жыл бұрын
I just came from another you tube video that seems to contradict everything in this one🥺 following her advice, I placed my teeny tiny 2 inch pot of turtles ( which has not been doing great) into a plastic box with holes and spag moss... like an empty strawberry container from the grocery store. I don't think it's having issues with root rot but there's definitely no improvement. Mine just does not seem to want to grow.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
There are lots of different advice floating around out there. I only share what has personally worked for me and I swear by the results 🙂
@beethegirl91723 жыл бұрын
@@MyFellowFoliage I appreciate you sharing 🤗
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully they help you! 💗
@kayden80932 жыл бұрын
I have a question about the specifics of top watering this plant. should I always be moving the plant out of the way like I have been? or am I fine to just kinda pour water on top. I'd just keep doing what I'm doing but the vines seem very fragile and im always scared of pulling off a leaf or a vine by accident even though I'm being gentle. just got one of these from my friend cause she had to get rid of a few plants that she couldn't keep caring for
@MyFellowFoliage2 жыл бұрын
I just pour water on top of it to be honest :)
@carabarajas3 жыл бұрын
This may be a dumb question. But if the leaves fall off, should I clip off the vine without the leaves? Or will it grow more
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
That's a fair question! Leaves won't regrow along the bare vines but you can hide it behind fuller vines if you don't like the look of it. I left the bare vines and it continues to grow longer and fill out lower down :) Hope that helps
@k.rum28503 жыл бұрын
Hi there , when you water from the top, how much water do you use? Do you water it till it comes out the drainage holes??
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi there honestly I don't water until it comes out of the drainage holes. Just around the top in one swift motion. They don't need the soil to be saturated imo
@lalithdulam50092 жыл бұрын
More videos. Due to string of heart. Soil mix with. Lettring screen
@kevenstapleton10493 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I have a question, I have to be very careful when I move it to water it, I lose alot of leaves if I move it or even touch some of the vines. Is it because I don't water it enough? Thank you!
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Yes I feel like if it's under watered and if it's too cold, it gets a little fragile and loses lots of leaves when touched
@VinylUnboxings2 жыл бұрын
Is it a half-bath or a full bath? I wonder if it likes the steam from showers
@MyFellowFoliage2 жыл бұрын
My bathroom only has a shower, no bath tubs :)
@kellypearsall45402 жыл бұрын
How can I make mine thicker in the middle?
@infinitum99652 жыл бұрын
So how to top water it , pour water until it comes from bottom or just mist it?
@MyFellowFoliage2 жыл бұрын
Pour water until it comes out from the bottom :) misting it isn't enough in my opinion. Days in between watering depends on four environment and how much light it's getting so it's better to monitor your plant for signs of dehydration to determine watering frequency
@oystein183 жыл бұрын
Mine got light green leaves and darker blue green leaves. Also lots of flowers. Looks like a mess compared to your plant. I guess it will look kinda good, if it grows long vines that's trailing down.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Mine looked like a hot mess while it was filling out too! Don't worry, it gets nice and full after awhile (but also very fragile)
@oystein183 жыл бұрын
@@MyFellowFoliage Ok nice to know :) I removed around 20 flowers, so I hope to get some more leaf growth now.
@Ninjasnail19263 жыл бұрын
Im right on the line for central and southern Florida. We have a hand full of days a month in winter that is actually cold (or cold to me and my tropical plants lol) i bring my tropical plants inside on those days. Would this plants do well outside here where i am? Im in 9b and 10a zone.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
I would definitely bring it in when it's cold but sounds like it would love the tropical conditions the other times of the year!
@ronnie-lynn3 жыл бұрын
I over watered mine. It was looking so beautiful and now I don’t know what to do 😞
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear that.... if there are any healthy bits left, propagate it immediately!
@Middlenamejane3 жыл бұрын
Ok for real though, how do you personally *know* when it needs water? This one and string of pears tell me nothing. They're so delicate and dense, rooting around in the leaves feels wrong. I hate doing it 😬😬😬 have you or anyone here used the meter sticks? Are they worth it? Also could you please tell me if your bleached leaves darkened back up once it was in the right spot?
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Ok personally, I can tell they need a water by checking the tips. When they get dry or look like they're drying out, I give it a drink. But I don't let it get to that stage by giving it a small amount every week or so. And because it's getting some air circulation it really doesn't matter if it's a little bit more than what they need because it'll evaporate easily since it's a small amount. If you tend to completely saturate the plant and the soil, I'd say the best way to tell is when the top leaves get squishy and not firm like a button anymore.
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Once the leaves fade I don't think they darken back up. The new leaves will be dark though :)
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
I've also used meter sticks and sustees but I prefer just checking on the plant and looking for signs of dehydration (as mentioned above). Just that the sticks take the guess work out of it!
@Middlenamejane3 жыл бұрын
@@MyFellowFoliage Thank you so much! Your channel has told me two things I couldn't find anywhere else. I was literally talking to a friend about the leafs getting pale the other day while giving her some propagated pieces. .I figured they just grew out of the definition. I came here to find a video for her and instead learned some important new tricks.
@Middlenamejane3 жыл бұрын
@@MyFellowFoliage The airy location makes so much sense to me. I'm realizing now that mine hates being in a cover pot💡💡. I'd bet one with airflow would suit it much better
@p.sleigher63523 жыл бұрын
Is that a catch pot? Does that pot have drainage holes?
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! This one has draining holes and isn't a cache pot :)
@yadikay2 жыл бұрын
A what stick? Did anyone catch the name 4:35
@maddylovesbooks3 жыл бұрын
In New Zealand tiny cuttings are going for $60 😭
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's too pricey... hope they become more available and prices come down!
@margaretneilson33013 жыл бұрын
Wow a thumbs down for that price, I paid $20 in nsw for a very poor specimen, I have it hanging on a rail in the man cave and I don’t touch it apart from an odd spray of water. Too delicate . I’m determined to keep it going .
@carabarajas3 жыл бұрын
If I shook mine around like that all the leaves would fall offff 😭
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
Truth be told, I should be more delicate with mine!
@JadesenGeek3 жыл бұрын
I spent 2 years looking for this plant across several states and I paid $15 for the most pathetic unrooted cutting
@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын
They require high humidity and light
@dianafernandez80333 жыл бұрын
I’m in the United States and they’re hard to find
@MyFellowFoliage3 жыл бұрын
I see, hope you manage to find them soon though!
@KillerKoalaBears2 жыл бұрын
They should be available now!!! I saw some posts from the US about 2 weeks ago, people were saying that big box stores have them! And I’m Canadian and we JUST got them at our Walmart yesterday!
@seiyuokamihimura50822 жыл бұрын
Rare? No. Hard to find the non variegated varieties? Yes. Has been for the longest.
@raniaahmed82752 жыл бұрын
Hi from Qatar, is there any way I send you money and you send me this plant by air with any friend coming to qatar we dont have it here
@SecretNinjaUnicorn102 жыл бұрын
Can’t you just order it in? Go to a plant site and do that?
@raniaahmed82752 жыл бұрын
@@SecretNinjaUnicorn10 accually I finally got one 🥰 hop it will grow big