String of Pearls Care Tips | 8 tips you should know

Hi, my name is Grace and I love houseplants. I enjoy sharing care tips and my experiences throughout my plant journey in case they are helpful to others.
In this video, I share 8 tips and tricks on how to keep String of Pearls alive and thrive. I've tried many different methods in the past and I found these the most helpful care tips for String of Pearls.
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If you're after specific care tips, here are some timestamps below:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Tip 1: Light
2:37 - Tip 2: Water
3:07 - Tip 3: Potting Mix
3:46 - Tip 4: Pots
4:22 - Tip 5: Air circulation
5:09 - Tip 6: Placement
5:35 - Tip 7: Temperature
5:57 - Tip 8: Propagation
If you have any other tips, please do share them in the comments down below! I would love to hear from you.
Hope you enjoy and find this video helpful. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe for more content!
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[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for watching this video! Which tip did you find most useful? Let me know in the comments below! 😀

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for your feedback 💚

[@mimicrane3990]

Thanks for pointing out soil up to top of pot. I was wondering why your plant looked so different than mine. Got it. And how do you display it? On a stool?

[@junxu973]

Right size of pot and the light for the top

[@rdred8693]

@@mimicrane3990 I flipped over a empty pot and put my string of pearls on that. You don't have to hang them up. Hope this helps

[@mimicrane3990]

@@MyFellowFoliage I’m at a new level of senior confusion. Don’t remember ever sending reply or reading original. And…I don’t even have a string of pearls!! Glad it was so inspiring. Don’t remember seeing your website either. If you see my name again after this, edit it!! Just say a prayer all of you. I delight in God’s plant ideas. 💚💚💚💚

[@sandralobban1584]

Good information

[@nittaya6929]

Got baby one so tiny. So going re- pot and everything so I’ve been watching a lot of KZbin on how to do this. Because I have no idea what I’m doing but it looks like a great tip for me so thank you

[@tabj2615]

The thing you do of allowing people to chose which part to watch is simply amazing. So as your senecio rowelianus :)

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for your kind comment! 🙏🏻

[@tabj2615]

@@MyFellowFoliage thank you for the tips :)

[@valerierichards6648]

This is honestly THE most helpful and accurate SOP video I've seen! Lots of great tips there, even better than Planterina and Summer Rayne Oakes videos on SOP's.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Omgosh thank you so much Valerie, I really appreciate this 🥲🙏🏻

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I just love the variegated string of pearls 🌱

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for watching!

[@deoramirezjrtv4043]

Watching here in manila philippines

[@nadpat93]

Recently got a SOP and i hope it'll grow as lush as yours 🙏

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Good luck!! Thanks for watching :)

[@ElizabethKnaub]

Great tips! I used to have a string of pearls but sadly it died, I think from under watering. I think I'll buy another one and try out your tips!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Elizabeth Knaub thanks Elizabeth for your comment. Definitely don't give up! Hope the tips help and that the new one thrives for you!

[@Daisy.florina]

good advice

[@FrancescaZampollo]

wonderful! thank you! most useful video i’ve seen on this. I won’t give up! 😅 Love your energy 🙏

[@jujudreamz84]

Hey Grace I'm JULIE and I'm also a plant addict and a string of pearl lover Love your videos

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Julie! Thanks for watching, really appreciate your support and thanks so much for a lovely comment! Have a nice day :)

[@lovechacharogers7315]

Really good helpful content!

[@asirus]

I understand your hand gesture for point 7. 😉

[@itsyourtime688]

Wow, nice and healthy string of pearl. 😍😍👍👍

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for watching :)

[@plantswithme7488]

Thanks dear

[@barbmclean8665]

Thanks for the info!!! 😉😉😉 I added a FAN to the room!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

You're most welcome Barb! Hope you see a difference with a fan in the room!!

[@jen-dm4dm]

I've just started a new container of SOP using cuttings from an existing pot - should I withhold watering and sunlight for a week or so for this new container? You mentioned in your 8 tips on SOP video that you would be making a new video on propogating these plants but I haven't been able to find your new video Thank you for your very excellent 8 tips video which has helped me build confidence in growing my SOP

[@user-re5um7ym3t]

Thank you for sharing your tips; this was great!

[@Hullo0]

That tip number six is a winner

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hullo0 I know it's your favourite 🥳

[@sujathananaiah3048]

Very helpful 👌

[@AkeoGreen2059]

WOW...THANKS FOR THE FULL INFO

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for watching!

[@kavitagrover1]

Thank you for sharing. Helped me understand how to look after it.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for watching and glad to hear you found it helpful!

[@poojarajeev8776]

Quite helpful. Very concise and practical tips explained clearly. Thank you. Hope my string of pearls also gets fuller with these care tips.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for your kind feedback! 🌿 Good luck with your string of pearls!

[@zalehaburude7752]

So pretty.... Thank you for the good tips....A lovely weekend to you...My FF.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you lovely! Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

[@Elaine-io4zq]

Amazing video Grace, I actually learned a lot despite owning a SoP for a year!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Elaine Thanks for your feedback! Glad that you found it helpful in some way! 💚

[@AntoinetteVaha]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@rhondalandis3174]

Thank you. I love love plants. And like you killed my first string of pearls. And many years later like last weekend bought another string of pearls to try again. I found your video very informative and helpful so I'm going to give it a go again

[@fairplay1171]

So much new info in addition to the many others I've watched - fantastic! Subscribed ⭐

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Welcome! Glad to hear you got value from this

[@katvilareal9823]

thanks,quite informative, for i have these so pretty plants. they are thriving in my kitchen window.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I'm glad to hear you found this informative! Thanks for your kind comment!

[@BalbysHome]

Oh my! I have killed SOP like 3x already!!!! thanks for sharing. How I wish I can share a photo so I can share what happened to mine

[@italianmommaotts3185]

Thank u 4 great info!

[@namnhan2003]

Thank you for your advice...i find that you share the knowledge you have and not withold it like some other youtuber.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you, hope you enjoyed!

[@bobbiechinn9578]

SPOT ON GIRL!!! EDIT: subbed 😊 looks like urs is varigated or started its own verigation...cool!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for your comment Bobbie! It is a variegated string of pearls indeed!

[@berrymilkchoux]

I already killed 2 SOP but i'm not gonna give up because this plant is one of my wishlist 🥺

[@natureishappiness8742]

Very informative video

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you!

[@Middlenamejane]

:) You just got a new sub. Any fan of Planterina is my kindred. Plus I like how you lay out your videos in sections

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks so much for joining my YT community! Really appreciate it and all your comments/qs so far. Keep it coming ❤️

[@abbygaltraindl1710]

I also love planterina! And your video was very helpful and i loved your tips! I just got my first variegated strong of pearls and this video gave me a little more reassurance! Also subscribed 🌱🌿

[@MyFellowFoliage]

@@abbygaltraindl1710 thank you Abby! Glad to hear it and happy growing! 🌱🌱

[@missy4cdts]

Thank you so much for sharing I don’t have one of these plants yet but I want to get one

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for watching! These are a little tricky but they are beautiful. Hope the tips help!

[@junxu973]

Great video!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks!

[@AW-bh6dy]

I just subscribed your channel and I watched few of the videos already and I loved it and I really I dont want to miss anything because you are great explaining and very informative.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻☺️

[@graciedavoren922]

Yessss!! Such a great video 😍😍😍😍

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Awh thanks so much for the comment and love Gracie!! It makes my day!

[@cindythompson1100]

Thank you

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hope you found it helpful! 💕

[@laressaburke4202]

You are awesome! I've learned quite a bit in just a few videos of yours! I noticed in your video of mixing your own soil; that you own a string of hearts and I'm wanting to know your care of that particular plant bc I own the variegated version and also the silver! Any care tips would be great!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks Laressa! I really appreciate your kind comment 💗🙏🏻 Thanks for the request, I'll add that to the list and film a care guide hopefully soon!!

[@laressaburke4202]

@@MyFellowFoliage thank you so very much! I'm quite a huge collector myself! I have hundreds of succulents and cacti that I have propagated and I ALWAYS seem to run into issues with the String of "..... " plants! I will be watching for more of your care videos. Thanks so much 🥰

[@KayceeBoo]

I’m on my 4th string of pearls! I hope this is the one 🤞🏻 literally buying it a grow light 😅

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hope the tips help you out!

[@sudharaj4484]

Nice

[@veronicaleong4840]

Hi Grace! Just watched your video on SOP after I killed mine :( Love your informative video and I'm reconsidering whether to purchase another one. I have 2 questions. Do you hang your SOP in your balcony or you place the pot on a surface? Do you think humidity level will affect SOP water requirements? I live in Singapore and our humidity is on average 85%. Thanks in advance!

[@lilyavery8230]

I worry I’m stressing mine out as I learn more tips like these in your video... I just repotted my string of pearls and now seeing they need to be moved up, as they are currently sitting just under the rim... this is a great video and will use your tips, so thank you! New subscriber and look forward to learning more. Cheers!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Lily, thanks for your kind comments! 🙏🏻💕

[@mariamathew9014]

Very informative video.. Could you please do a propagation video for this. Also can u mention a good potting mixtute

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Maria, absolutely! I've added this to my list of things to film and hopefully have a video out for you soon!

[@beavisnsluthead]

that is the fullest string of pearls I've ever seen!!!!🥺 I'm so jealous. mine is balding so bad on top.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you, aw it sounds like it needs air circulation. Put it outside and see how it goes!

[@kaybecker3949]

Was hoping to get the propagation tips

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for letting me know! WIll add that to my list to film for future videos :)

[@KlassyKat45]

Hi Grace. I'm a Planterina fan too. Great video. I just got a string of pearls...still very small as they were propagated. I've been trying to find the right soil for it. You said a Cactus mix is good? I was advised to watch out for a mix with peat moss or anything peat as it holds back water and won't allow drainage.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Klassy, so sorry for the delayed response. I just saw your comment! Thanks for watching and dropping a comment. Definitely use a cactus mix or regular potting mix with a good amount of perlite. Watch out for peaty mixes for sure because it holds onto moisture like you said and succulents don't like it very much

[@KlassyKat45]

@@MyFellowFoliage Thanks!!

[@you_r_my-world2288]

Wow So full.

[@carolinegilbert8945]

HELLO, I just wanted to let you know your helpful advice here has helped me be so much more confident with caring for my string of pearls plants, and my plants are growing longer trail branches😀, but I do have another query, the string branches are getting longer but the pearls have stayed small, especially my propagated small pots, what is your thoughts on "how to grow bigger pearls on the string branches, looking forward to your response, have a lovely day.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Caroline, oh my gosh. Thanks so much for leaving a comment on here. It absolutely makes my day to know that my advice has helped you! To be honest, I also struggle with growing bigger pearls on the string branches and haven't quite cracked the code on it BUT my best guess is ensuring it gets sufficient water because that's what the pearls are made up of on the inside :)

[@prabhachatoorsing9000]

Hi your plant is very beautiful Please tell me what potting soil mix are use for string of pearl God bless you and your family👃🌹🌹🌹👍

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi there I have a potting mix video on my channel that I use for most plants! :)

[@ok.ok.6932]

Hi! I have a very small strong of pearls, in a well draining soil and small ceramic pot. It was doing fine the first couple months until I realized the new beads growing in were turning brown before they got a chance to grow. I have been struggling to figure out what is causing this and haven't found anyone that has talked about it.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi! It sounds like it could need more water if the new growth is crisping up before it gets a chance to grow. I'd water it a little more frequently gradually and see how it goes!

[@laurennail3541]

I just feel frightened and am scared to plant mine. my new terra cotta planter has a 6" opening, just like the planter it came in, but the base is larger...i'm scared!!! I don't want to kill it! would bonsai jack gritty mix be a good soil for this plant, and should I try to remove the potting soil around the already established roots, or leave that part? i'm frozen in fear of killing this cute lil plant!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Lauren, I feel you! I've killed so many of them in the past I understand how scary it is. I think you can grow these in gritty mixes, I've seen some people have success. If you're going to move it, definitely remove all the soil before transplanting into the gritty mix! I say if you think it's not liking it's current environment definitely take action!

[@JamesEndo1]

Gorgeous variegated String of Pearls! And so healthy and lush. Do you fertilize, what and how often? Thanks for the tips keep up the nice videos too.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi James! Thank you for watching 😊 I grew it without fertiliser. I did try to fertilise once and it didn't like it so I just water it with good old water!

[@jamesendo-endorealestategr2745]

@@MyFellowFoliage Awesome! That is a beauty! My Variegated SOP aspire to be like yours!!!

[@maitri_negi]

I couldn't find propagating video for string of pearls ... Could you please help?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Definitely. It's highly requested and I have a video in the works so stay tuned!

[@suckerforsucs1700]

What are the temperatures on your balcony? I got a new 2” pot and after acclimating inside I put it outside in shade so it only got bright indirect light and the temps were in the 80’s and it fried in one day.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Oh no! Sorry to hear. Where I live it can go up to 30+ degrees Celsius but I try to keep it in a shadier spot so it doesn't get fried by the direct sunlight and heat

[@TouchedByAngels2]

I just bought a SOP plant and I love it....but I just heard that they can be deadly to dogs. I have a small dog that will eat anything she finds on the ground. Is this true? ...and what can I do to prevent falling pearls OR should i get rid of the plant?? TIA. Brenda

[@diboakale3461]

I wait till mine start shrivelling befor i water and for once they are thriving ❤❤❤

[@taylorellison2719]

I’m in Phoenix, Arizona. Wondering if she’ll survive outside year round? I may buy another to be my Guinea pig.

[@misspapo3444]

It sounds like you don’t bottom water is there right?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

That's right. I top water them :)

[@amelielachapelle7467]

Hi! My string of pearls started getting brownish/dried tips :( can you help me with this?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi there Amelie, is it looking dry and crispy or brown and mushy? If it's the former, try putting it in a shadier spot without too much direct sunlight and water a touch more frequently. If it's the later, it's probably overwatering...

[@snehadhanawade986]

I like pink string of pearls . String of pearls that turn pink in light .is this the same string of pearl that turn pink ? Or is this different?

[@magnoliafight3213]

Hello, I have a question,When watering, How much water u use? Thank u 😀

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi there apologies for the late response, for some reason I missed this comment on my channel. When watering I usually try to water until some comes out of the drainage holes to ensure they are thoroughly watered. Hope that helps!

[@magnoliafight3213]

Hi its ok 😀 so u dont buttom water the pearls anymore? Im still learning with this plant and i adore it.

[@selcuksevgiplants1615]

😍😘💚🍃🌿🌱

[@derek3186]

How do I keep variegation?

[@Daisy.florina]

Plantalcoholic !!! first time I have heard this,

[@taylorellison2719]

What zone are you living?

[@user-if3db4xm3m]

Great video. Wish you wouldn't call your plants GUYS!! No criticism, just observation and my opinion! Be well.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for the feedback, I caught myself doing that too and have stopped doing that (I think!) or maybe I don't call them guys as frequently anymore in my newer videos :D

[@EmeraldRubyTea]

It is a crime for you to have such a healthy plant!!!!!! I barely had mine a month and it’s dying…😭😭😭

[@ElisaTayler]

Are you indonesian?

[@antonclasquin747]

Great video!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

anton clasquin thanks for the kind comment Anton!! 😊