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String of bananas do best in porous, well-draining soil. You can grow this plant in cactus potting soil with perlite for drainage. Add compost if the soil needs nutrients.
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Wait until the soil is dried out before watering. This succulent can tolerate drought. Wait until the soil is dried out before watering—about once a week in the spring and summer, and approximately every two weeks in the fall and winter when the plant is dormant. If growing string of bananas in a pot, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and be careful not to overwater, which can lead to root rot.
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Choose a location with bright, indirect light. Place the string of bananas near a sunny window indoors. If you're planting outside, make sure the plant can receive both morning sunlight and afternoon shade. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves. Sparse foliage is a sign that your plant is not getting enough light, and if the leaves have brown tips, it's getting too much direct sun.
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