String of Pearls root rot

Shriveled beads over wet mix can indicate root loss. Mushy stems at soil level, translucent beads, and collapsing roots show tissue that will not recover by adding water.

Save firm strands beyond the damage

Remove rotten growth with clean scissors. If sound roots and crown remain, use fresh draining mix in a small clean pot. If the crown is lost, take firm green strands beyond every soft section.

Let cut ends seal, then lay nodes on lightly moist propagation mix with pearls above it. Keep bright indirect light reaching the pot surface. The succulent rescue guide explains the difference between rooted plants and new cuttings.