Grow a new trailing plant in soil or water.
Here’s how to propagate string of pearls.
String of pearls grows best in a gritty, well-draining medium.
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Cut 4- to 6-inch long stem ends, cutting just below a leaf node.
Moisten the soil lightly.
Keep Soil Moist
Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.
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Mist the soil every couple of days so that it’s lightly moist.
The cuttings should begin to root in three to four weeks.
Cut below a leaf node so your cuttings are at least 6 inches long.
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Optionally, dip the cut end of each stem inrooting hormone.
Pat the soil gently around the cuttings to hold them in place.
Keep the cuttings in a warm place with bright, indirect light.
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Keep the soil slightly moist by misting or lightly watering as needed.
Cuttings should root in three to four weeks.
Cut 4- to 6-inch stems, cutting just below a leaf node.
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Remove the bottom 2 inches of leaves.
Put the Cuttings in Water
Fill a small glass or jar about halfway with room-temperature water.
Place the cuttings in the jar so the nodes on the bare end of the stem are submerged.
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Keep leaves above the water line.
Change Water Regularly
Put the cuttings in a warm place with bright, indirect light.
Change the water if it gets cloudy.
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Cuttings should grow roots in three to four weeks.
Plant them in a small pot of succulent soil mix with drainage holes.
Be careful not to wait so long that the leaves begin to look shriveled or dried out.
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If you are keeping the plant indoors, keep it in a bright spot.
If it will be an outdoor plant, string of pearls will appreciate partial sun.
Propagating string of pearls in water will be more effective during the rooting process.
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String of pearls does well in sandy, aerated soil and does not require much water.
Deeply and frequently watering this plant can cause it to be overwatered, leading to root rot.
To give string of pearls a fuller appearance, keep your plant trimmed so it is not as leggy.
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
The Spruce / Michelle Becker
