Growing Guide For String of Tears? 

Easy Way To Garden Amanda Remington

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String of Tears looks unique compared to other succulents due to its shape. It’s a guaranteed eye-catcher

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Its natural habitat is in South Africa. String of tears naturally grows in rocky outcrops in clay soils..

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Bright indirect light 

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Growing conditions 

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Well-draining, loamy soil

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Ideal climate 65 - 75 °F (18 - 24 °C) Any humidity

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Fertilize once a year with balanced fertilizer

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Pruning is optional

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Growing tips 

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Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry

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String of Tears can be propagated using stem cuttings, similarly to other succulents

Propagation

You can find the full propagation guide in our article.

That's the basic knowledge on growing and caring for String of Tears. Read our full guide to learn about pest prevention and most common problems with this plant!

Read more in our detailed article

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