I recently acquired a couple of plants, such as the string of pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus), the string of turtles (Peperomia prostrata) and the string of coins (Peperomia pepperspot). They came in a small size pot and they are yet to be fully adapted to their new home, but I was already wondering what kind of soil one would use to make them happiest. Would a chunky mix, similar to those used for monsteras and aroids work? Or do they require sand but not bark, as cacti would?
I know they're a bit rough around the ages, specially the Pepperspot, the delivery company (which I wish never would handle plants ever again) took almost an extra week to carelessly deliver them and I'm getting a refund for that one, but I'm still decided to either see it resurrect or help it have a less painful death. Do you think it'll survive? There's also a Bonus Pilea for my fellow Pilea enjoyers, which will eventually be transplanted as well.
Thanks in advance for any help!
by bronzemanu18
4 Comments
I have my string of turtle and pearls in cacti soil, and they’re doing well.
I use the Kelloggs palm, cactus & citrus soil for a year and I’ve had no problems. I also add extra perlite and maybe orchid bark depending on the plant. Ive had zero problems and my wallet appreciates it
I have mine in cactus soil, perlite, orchid bark, and some worm castings. If I have horticultural charcoal I’ll add some. I make big batches of soil at a time amd this is my basic go to for everything.
your pepper spot is actually a peperomia hope, p. deppeana x p. quadrifolia. i have mine in 50/50 perlite and potting mix and it seems to love it. water ONLY when the soil is totally dry, when i gently squeeze the leaves and they bend a little then i know to give them a good soak! they also love their light ahah