String of bananas 4"

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. 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. 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.