String of Pearls Decline After Purchase: Florist Responsibility

New string of pearls shriveled within a week. Florist suggested overwatering but owner watered only once when dry.

Key Insight

Plants don't decline this fast from new owner's care. The florist likely:

• Overwatered for weeks (root rot).
• Repotted into too-large pot (common cause of rot).
• Kept in insufficient light.

What to Do

1. Contact florist – they sold an unhealthy plant.
2. Provide bright light with some direct sun (not top-of-window).
3. Use small pot with fast-draining soil (50/50 soil/sand).
4. Water only when soil dry deep in pot.

If roots are rotted, propagate healthy stems instead.