How to prune variegated string of pearls

Spring through early summer. Snip bare or reverted stems back to where healthy variegated pearls begin, using clean scissors. Lay cuttings on the soil surface in the same pot to fill gaps. Avoid burying the pearls.

As needed — typically once a year. Variegated String of Pearls rarely needs pruning, but trim bare stems where pearls have dropped to keep the plant tidy. Cut any all-green reverted stems promptly to maintain variegation. Overwatering causes pearl drop more often than poor pruning — address root health first. Trimmings root easily on moist soil.

Snip bare or reverted stems back to where healthy variegated pearls begin, using clean scissors. Lay cuttings on the soil surface in the same pot to fill gaps. Avoid burying the pearls.