String of Pearls: 4 reasons it dies
A watering tip I haven't mentioned in the video: you can wait for the pearls to get softer when you press them between fingers and even a bit wrinkly before watering. ⠀ ⠀ When I mention direct sun, I am referring to very early morning sun, that is not too strong and won't burn the leaves. The reason I say this is most people don't give sufficient light to these plants. Not only these, but all plants actually.⠀ ⠀ Light intensity of direct sun is many times stronger than indirect light. This is why 2-3 hours of early morning sun that isn't too harsh on your plants can make a huge difference. Indirect light can go to about 20,000 lux (2,000 FC), but most of the time in our homes it's less than 5,000 lux (500FC), often times below 1,000 lux (100FC). But direct sun gives 40,000 to over 100,000 lux (4,000-10,000 FC). Notice the difference. So even 2-3 hours of direct sun make a big difference, for plants that can handle it.⠀ ⠀ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCTS THAT I USE AND LOVE TO GROW MY BEAUTIFUL PLANTS (affiliate links): LIGHT AND MOISTURE METERS ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Dr. Meter light meter, the only way to know that you're providing your plants with sufficient light ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Most light meters apps are incorrect, this one has been pre-calibrated for a variety of cell phones ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - moisture meter, you can use the meter or a chopstick to check if it's watering time FERTILIZERS ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Dyna Gro fertilizer, has all 16 minerals that plants need ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Espoma succulent and cacti fertilizer GROW LIGHTS ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Rousseau Grow Light, beautiful design, strong grow light, use code MRHOUSE15 for 15% off ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - 15W Sansi grow light for smaller plants and plants that don't need a lot of light ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - 36W Sansi grow light, for one larger plant or plants that need more light ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - 32W GE grow light, excellent for a bigger plant or plants that need more light PEST CONTROL: ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Neem Oil, mix a few drops with water, and spray the plant as prevention or to fight off pests ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Garden Safe insecticidal soap, as pest prevention or cure ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Bonide horticultural oil, another excellent product against pests ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Bonide tree and shrub systemic insecticide (keeps you pest free for a full year) POTTING MIX/SOIL: ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Mother Earth Groundswell soil, 1.5 cubic feet, use right out of the bag ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Proven Winners potting soil, mix with some perlite and bark to create a well-draining mix ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - Espoma perlite ➡️ https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... - MedZoo bark ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ➡️ BOOK A VIRTUAL HOUSEPLANT CONSULTATION, let me help you: Are you just starting out with houseplants and don't know where to begin? Are you struggling with certain plants, you've tried everything, but they're not getting better? You can't get rid of fungus gnat or other pests? Do you have propagation questions? Repotting questions? Book here: https://www.mrhouseplant.com/recommen... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE: ➡️ YT: https://youtube.com/c/MrHouseplant?su... ➡️ IG: / nikolicvladan (127,000 followers) ➡️ Tik Tok: / mrhouseplant (241,000 followers) ➡️FB group "Houseplant Love" (10,000 members): / houseplantlove ➡️FB: / mrhouseplant (160,000 followers) ➡️ TW: / mrhouseplant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let me know if you have any questions :)
