why is my string of pearls dying

The String of Pearls is one of my all-time favorites. I just love their smooth, round green leaves. I love the way they look as they grow and run along the wall of the pot. Just as I thought I had found them, disaster struck me and by the time I realized it, it was too late. Read: why did my pearls dieThis was one of the first String of Pearls that I planted and although the tree has been doing great for a while, problems are arising below the surface. Luckily, I was able to spot the problems and act quickly before it was too late to save the tree.The 8 common problems when growing Jade Plants are too big pots, too deep planting, too much watering, too little watering, wrong potting mix, too much sun, not enough sun, and insect/pest infestations.Hopefully this will help you avoid a disaster like this from happening. I also show how I rescued this tree and brought it back to life.

8 common problems when growing a String of Pearls can be easily avoided, I list them below.

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The pot is too big

Make sure the pot is not too big for the plant. If the pot is too large, the plant can stay wet for too long and eventually rot. Jade plants have very narrow stems, unlike other succulents, which can make them susceptible to rot.

The plant is planted too deep in the pot

String Jade plants do not have deep roots and do not need a lot of soil. Too much soil can cause root rot because they stay wet for too long and take longer to dry. Also, if planted too deep in the pot (more than an inch), plants that aren’t fully ventilated can promote fungal growth and rotting.This is the problem with my factory. While I liked the look of the pot, I realized it wasn’t the best choice for a String of Pearls. The pot is too deep and the rim is too thick. These are all bad choices for this plant and inevitably, the tree starts to suffer.

Excessive watering

String of Pearls, unlike other succulents, have very slender bodies. They do not store much water in the trunk. They store water in small round leaves. When over-watered, these leaves can absorb too much water until they literally burst. Drink as much and as much as you can, aiming for the base of the plant, not the top. Avoid misting the plant. Where I live, the climate is very dry. I should water the String of Pearls once a week during the hot summer months, or even more often during intense heat waves. I cut back on watering to about once every 10-14 days when it’s cooler. In winter, when it rains more, I mainly rely on rainwater because I leave the plants outside. If it doesn’t rain much then I water about every 2 weeks in winter.You need to find out your watering needs based on the climate where you live. Most of the time, people have a harder time overriding String of Pearls than overriding. There are tools like hygrometers and hygrometers to check soil moisture and moisture in the air.

Sprinklers

You will easily spot a string of pearls that are still intact. The leaves will shrivel and wither. In general, it is easier to fix the shortage problem than the overwrite problem. I tend to grow plants underwater for this reason. Read more: Ask me why | Top Q&A Give the plant water and it will sprout up almost immediately and start to look better. You may need to increase watering if your String of Pearls has shriveled up. For example, if you are once a month and notice that the leaves are starting to shrink, increase watering to every two weeks and see what happens.

Wrong combination of votes

Jade plants need well-drained soil. If the soil remains wet for too long, this will promote root rot. The jade plant has very thin roots and stems that are prone to rot. Make sure you are using the right soil. I like to use commercial cacti and succulent potting mixes, which I combine with perlite for extra drainage. You can read Best Soils and Fertilizers for more information on this topic.

Too much sun

String of Pearls prefers bright but filtered light. They do not do well in strong sunlight or full sun. Make sure your String of Pearls is protected from the heat of the sun, especially the afternoon sun. Provide protection or shade to prevent sunburn or sun damage.

The sun is not enough

Although they do not like full sun, they need bright light to thrive. If kept indoors, it should be placed in a bright place, near a window but protected from direct sunlight. If you find your plant is struggling indoors, it may not be getting enough light. Too little light + too much water is the cause of disaster. Depending on your location, you may not be getting enough light. Or maybe shorter and shorter. In these cases, consider investing in a planting rig to help the plants thrive.

Insects or Bugs

Mealybugs and mealybugs love carnivorous plants, Pearl Chain is no exception. If you spray white powder on your plants, it could be mealybugs. These insects secrete honey or sugary substances, which can promote mold growth and make plants more susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections. You can usually spot them on the leaves or undersides of leaves and between the joints of plants. Aphids are small, fat, teardrop-shaped insects. They can be found sucking on leaves or flowers at the end of the stem. They excrete sugary white matter or bile mushrooms when they eat. This sugary substance can encourage the growth of black mold. If you see a lot of ants, busy working on or around your plant, take a closer look and you will see that you have other problems going on. Ants are attracted to the sweeteners these pests produce and will actually protect these pests to maintain their food supply. Please click on Common Succulent Pests for treatment ideas.

How to save your pearl chain

If the problem is one of the common problems mentioned above, take action immediately and correct the mistake before the tree does. If you find your tree has dead roots, there’s still something you can do to save your tree.Read more: why bees are attracted to me | Top Q&AI Take a look at the factory and see what can be leveraged. To me, anything green can still survive and have a chance at survival. Remove dead, black, moldy and dead roots. Cut off dead parts of the plant.These are the cuttings that I have recovered. Unlike other succulents, Chain of Pearls have very thin stems so the cuttings do not need to be dried before repotting. If you want to be on the safe side, you can wait a few hours or a day before repotting.String of Pearls growing along the stem. It doesn’t matter whether you have the right side up or down, the stem will shoot roots along its sides. You don’t have to remember which end goes into the soil, it doesn’t matter because it will grow roots from where it comes into contact with the soil, you can stick the stem directly into the soil like this.Or you can place them on the ground horizontally like this. This is my preferred method as I like to start with a full top and I don’t mind waiting for the plant to grow and eventually die. If you want your trace to be immediate then stick one end in the ground and let the other end hang.Hopefully this doesn’t happen to you and you don’t have to save your String of Gems. But if it happens, don’t lose heart because it could be for something good. I repot the cuttings that I have saved into several of these containers and in different pots.To read more about the care and propagation of the Pearl String, please click on “What You Need to Know About the Pearl Chain”. Shrink? “Want to see other succulents or hanging cacti? Check out my post “Hanging Succulent Plants.” Where can you find Senecio Rowleyanus’ ‘String of Pearls’? Check out my resources page for recommendations on where to buy these and other succulents online. Record this page to save for later or share with others! Read more: why does fallout 4 keep crashing | Top Q&A