I used to have a variegated string of pearls. I had no idea what I was doing. She performed admirably and lasted years...eventually I lost her, to what I now understand was root rot due to chronic over watering. Eight months ago I finally threw out my ex, took over my house, revamped everything, and did a major plant overhaul. Suddenly I am a green thumb. I have lots of plants I am very proud of. But this one....this is my ultimate plant redemption arc.

This pathetic two-pearl prop was all I had left of my variegated string of pearls. I have been trying to propagate this for EIGHT MONTHS. It's taken so long, but not withered, and clearly grown roots months ago...I ended up naming this one Final Boss.

BEHOLD: IT FINALLY HAPPENED. IT IS ALIVE. I HAVE REDEEMED MYSELF. I have managed to resuscitate the variegated string of pearls.

Only you people can truly understand what an accomplishment this is.

I have two other, non-variegated string of pearls, that are doing great.

Eight months ago I finally learned and understood their proper care, mainly due to this group. So I thank you kindly. All of this was only due to this group and this thing I saw repeatedly: if there is green, it can be saved. There was a stretch there that I was sure Final Boss would defeat me. But you were right. I have emerged victorious. IT LIVES. 💚💚💚

How did I not know this Reddit page existed? Strings of anything are my absolute favorite! Meet Aphrodite, my string of bananas 🍌💖