String of Pearls: Price per Pot, Rot Treatment, Care and Growing from Seed

String of Pearls is also known as Green Beads, Buddha Beads, Jade Beads and Green Bell, and belongs to the succulent plants; its flowering period is generally from December of the current year to January of the following year. So how much does a pot of String of Pearls cost on the market? What to do if it rots? How to care for it? How to plant the seeds? According to the Changsha flower, bird and fish market, String of Pearls generally costs about 20 to 30 yuan per pot.

What to do if String of Pearls on the market rots?

1. String of Pearls relatively prefers a humid and warm environment, is fairly tolerant of high temperatures and also quite tolerant of cold, and the most suitable temperature is 15 to 25 degrees. If the temperature is too high or too low it will affect its growth; especially when the weather is hot, the plant has basically already entered a dormant state, and at this time rot may occur.

2. During this period, be sure to water a little less. Once rot occurs, promptly cut off the rotted parts, and then take the parts that have not yet begun to rot and are relatively healthy and insert them separately as cuttings; otherwise the whole plant will quickly rot away, affecting the plant's health and survival.

3. It may be caused by water accumulating in the flower pot, or by the soil being too clayey or compacted. The plant's fibrous roots will then rot, and its ability to absorb water will also decline, which at this point will cause the plant's leaves to become twisted and black. If this is the case, you need to take the plant out, cut off all the rotted roots, and replant it in new, clean, moist sandy soil, keeping the sand and gravel moist at all times, and do not spray too much water. Wait until the tender white new fibrous roots have grown out, then switch to relatively fertile soil for planting.

How to care for String of Pearls on the market?

1. String of Pearls is a plant with a very high water content in its fleshy leaves, so String of Pearls is very drought-tolerant. There is a saying: when growing String of Pearls, it is better for the environment to be a bit dry than for the air to be a bit humid, which is what everyone often calls "better dry than wet". String of Pearls does not have high water requirements and does not need excessive watering; it can even survive in a slightly arid environment. But not needing excessive watering does not mean it does not need watering; under normal circumstances, watering once every two to three days is enough.

2. The root system of String of Pearls is very shallow, and when planting, the most basic requirement for the soil is that it be loose and breathable. If it cannot be loose and breathable, the soil will very easily become compacted. As just mentioned in the article, the root system of String of Pearls is very shallow, so if the soil is compacted, it will be even less conducive to String of Pearls absorbing nutrients from the soil. Therefore, the second requirement for the soil is fertility; only fertile soil is more conducive to the growth of String of Pearls.

3. String of Pearls is not a plant that likes sunlight and is not suitable for being exposed to the sun. If it is winter and the weather is relatively severe cold, when the sunlight is not scorching, it can be placed outdoors for growing, but if it is summer, and given that String of Pearls itself is shade-loving by nature, it is not suited to being exposed to the scorching sun outside; in addition, when necessary, it should also be shaded.

How to plant String of Pearls seeds on the market?

1. First soak them in warm water for about half a day, then bury them in moist soil.

2. String of Pearls likes a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment. It is highly adaptable and relatively tolerant of drought and cold. It likes soil rich in organic matter that is loose and fertile. It grows best in a warm environment with relatively high air humidity and strong diffused light. It is not particular about soil, and grows better in loose sandy loam. It is not strict about light requirements; it is generally suitable for growing under medium light conditions and is also tolerant of weak light. The optimum growing temperature is 15—25℃, and the overwintering temperature is 5℃.