1. Underwatering (Most likely)
Likelihood: HighString of Pearls stores water in its beads and will wrinkle when the root zone is dry for too long. Indoor owners who forget a trailing pot tucked in a corner or who rely on light misting instead of thorough watering commonly see this.
Identification
- remove_circle_outlinePot feels noticeably light when lifted; soil pulls away from pot sides
- remove_circle_outlineBeads are firm but visibly wrinkled and the stem is flexible rather than brittle
- remove_circle_outlineSoil surface appears dry and crumbly to a depth of 1-2 inches
- remove_circle_outlineNo soft, mushy tissue present on beads or stems
