My string of pearls was dying until I tried the bottom watering trick

I've had this string of pearls for about 8 months now and it was looking really sad, with lots of shriveled leaves and some rot near the base. I tried watering from the top like I do with my other succulents but it just kept getting worse. Last month I started putting the pot in a shallow dish of water for 20 minutes instead... and let me tell you, the difference is night and day. Now I only water when the soil feels bone dry, and I've got new growth popping out all over. Has anyone else had better luck with bottom watering for these picky plants?

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kevinc841h ago

And here I thought my string of pearls was just being dramatic and punishing me for not singing to it enough. I tried the bottom watering thing too after my top watering routine basically turned the pot into a swampy death trap. The soil stays dry on top and the leaves aren't sitting in moisture, so I'm with you on this being a game changer for these drama queens.

skyler_adams2h ago

Wait, you were getting ROT from top watering? That's insane, I thought succulents basically live for top down watering. How deep is your pot, like is it one of those shallow ones? I bottom water my pothos but always figured pearls needed the leaves to stay dry, not the opposite.