This post will teach you how to care for string of pearls plants. Caring for string of pearls—that’s the succulent that looks like peas—isn’t that difficult if you follow just a few steps.

<h2><strong>How to Care for String of Pearls</strong></h2><p>The&nbsp;string of pearls plant—or Senecio rowleyanus, and also referred to as a string of beads or string of peas plant—is a succulent with stunning strings of round, bead-like leaves. The leaves actually look a lot like green peas, but the long, skinny stems the leaves grow from make it look a bit like a pearl necklace.&nbsp;</p><p>A string of pearls plant is easy to take care of if you give it the right growing conditions. Unlike the more common houseplants pothos plants and snake plants, string of pearls can be a bit more demanding about their lighting conditions. However, if the plant is happy where it is, it will grow quickly and beautifully!&nbsp;</p><p>(If you’re looking for hardy houseplants, see my guides for&nbsp;how to care for pothos plants&nbsp;and&nbsp;how to care for snake plants. I also have a post on my top 6&nbsp;indoor succulent care tips&nbsp;for plant killers!)&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Light Requirements</strong></h2><p>String of pearls plants&nbsp;need bright light, but they don’t need bright light all day. As long as they receive a few hours a day of direct sunlight, they are fine with indirect sunlight the rest of the day. However, more direct sunlight won’t hurt them. In fact, it will help them flourish!</p><p>I will confess that I killed a string of pearls many years ago. I thought it would be fine in my sunny plant corner, but it wasn’t getting enough direct light. Now that I have my string of pearls&nbsp;in a windowsill in our bathroom, it has exploded with growth.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Best Soil for String of Pearls</strong></h2><p>Use a simple&nbsp;well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix. These soils differ from regular houseplant soil in that they facilitate drainage much faster through the addition of things like sand and perlite. Keep in mind that succulents are generally happiest when they have plenty of drainage via a drainage hole in the bottom of their pot.</p><p>If you’re wondering&nbsp;how to plant in pots without drainage holes, it can be done. I simply add a layer of small pebbles or perlite to the bottom of the planter. Both are effective. I usually choose one or the other based on what I have on hand or any weight concerns I have about a planter that will be hanging.This drainage layer prevents the roots from sitting in wet soil if you over-water. Of course, you have to be extra careful not to over water when your planter doesn’t have a drainage hole.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>How Often to Water a String of Pearls</strong></h2><p>Much like its succulent brothers and sisters,&nbsp;string of pearls plants&nbsp;do not need frequent watering. They can retain moisture in their leaves quite well, so they only need a good watering 1–2 times a month. You can reduce this to once a month in the winter when they aren’t actively growing.Watering&nbsp;your string of pearls&nbsp;too frequently can lead to root rot. It’s best to let the soil become dry before you water it again. If you wait too long to water, you might notice some wilting or flattening/shriveling of the leaves. This can usually be reversed with a good watering if the plant hasn’t been suffering for too long.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Should I Fertilize a String of Pearls?</strong></h2><p>I don’t fertilize my string of pearls or any of my succulents, and they seem to be doing fine. However, you can fertilize yours during its active growing season (spring/summer) with a diluted houseplant fertilizer occasionally, and it won’t harm it.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Temperature and Humidity Requirements</strong></h2><p>String of pearls plants are not too picky about humidity. They do well in average conditions.&nbsp;String of pearls&nbsp;also generally tolerates a range of comfortable indoor room temperatures and then some—from 55 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>

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