How much does a pot of string of pearls cost? A full guide to growing it

String of pearls is also known as jade beads and green bell. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, and its flowering period is generally from December of the current year to January of the following year. It has high ornamental value and is suitable for growing in pots at home. How much does a pot of string of pearls cost? How should it be grown?

1. How much does a pot of string of pearls cost?

The market price of string of pearls is generally 10-30 yuan per pot, making it an economical and affordable plant. The leaves of string of pearls are heart-shaped, plump and round one by one, like strings of wind chimes swaying in the wind, very attractive. The stems of string of pearls are very slender, with terminal flower heads, 3-4 cm long, curved hook-shaped, with white or brown petals and red slender buds.

2. How should string of pearls be grown?

1. Soil

String of pearls does not have high soil requirements; the main focus is on the soil's breathability and drainage. The growing medium for potted plants generally uses leaf mold, sandy soil and garden soil as the basic materials, with other substances added as needed. The growing medium needs to be replaced every 2-3 years.

2. Watering

The flesh of string of pearls is thick and juicy, so it is drought-tolerant, but its resistance to rot is relatively weak. Therefore, when watering string of pearls, we must never water too much, to avoid root rot over time. It is best to use a spray bottle for watering.

3. Light

String of pearls prefers a semi-shaded environment. If exposed to direct sunlight for too long, it easily causes insufficient water in the branches and leaves, affecting growth, and in severe cases it may even wither directly. If sunlight is insufficient, the leaf surface of string of pearls will turn pale green or yellow-green, reducing its ornamental value.

4. Fertilizing

String of pearls needs to be fertilized in small amounts and frequently, following the principle of “light fertilizer applied frequently”. Generally, about 2% nitrogen fertilizer and potassium dihydrogen phosphate are applied, which can make the branches and leaves grow more luxuriantly and the colors more vivid, improving its ornamental value.

5. Pests and diseases

String of pearls is often threatened by aphids, which can be killed by spraying 1500-times diluted omethoate or simply wiped off by hand. In summer, if humidity is insufficient and ventilation is poor, mites are likely to appear, and they can be killed with 1000-times diluted dicofol.

String of pearls is both economical and highly ornamental, and is one of the more popular succulent plant varieties. If we want to grow string of pearls well, we need to learn more related knowledge.