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How should you care for the String of Hearts succulent plant?

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To grow the String of Hearts succulent, you must use soil with good air permeability. It does not need much water; the watering principle is to water thoroughly only after the soil has dried out completely, and when you water, water thoroughly all at once. Do not expose it to direct sunlight; partial sun is fine. Try to give it a growing environment of 20-30°C; below 10°C it should be kept indoors. Propagation is generally done by cuttings.

I. Growing Environment

1. Soil: To grow the String of Hearts succulent, you must use soil with good air permeability.

2. Watering: It is very drought-tolerant and does not need much water. The principle is to water thoroughly only after the soil has dried out completely; when watering, water thoroughly all at once. When the weather is dry or hot, you can mist it appropriately to increase humidity.

3. Light: Never let it be exposed to direct sunlight. It is suited to growing in diffused light and can tolerate partial sun. In summer, when the sunlight is strong, take shading measures for it so it does not get sunburned.

4. Temperature: Try to give it a growing environment of 20-30°C. Especially in winter, when temperatures are low, adjust the temperature appropriately. When the temperature drops below 10°C, it should be kept indoors and watered less, so it can overwinter safely.

II. Propagation Methods

Cutting propagation: This can be done in spring or summer. Use relatively robust branches, cut them into sections of 3-4 nodes each, insert them diagonally into prepared potting soil, and keep the soil slightly moist. They will take root in about 7 days.

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