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How to keep them Alive!
I ordered a Hoya and a String of Pearls plant and the seller gave me 2 of the String of Pearls! Plants were probably packed as well as possible. The Hoya arrived in perfect condition (soil was still moist too!). The String of Pearls were a little shaken up and the soil had dried up but I immediately transplanted them into cactus soil, gave them a little cactus/succulent fertilizer, and a thorough watering and they look great now. Keep them in bright light and you'll see immediate growth! (The pictures were taken 10 days after arrival!). If your plants arrive overwatered, transplant them into a terra cotta pot (because it soaks up moisture) and place on a window sill. Don't water them until the soil actually dries up almost completely. It's not easy to ship plants through the mail, especially when they are so delicate. The amount of water, sunlight, and type of soil are key factors to keeping your plants alive. Do this right once and you won't have to worry about it again! Feel free to leave me any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. I'm not an expert but I will try to help!
January 2018 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase