How to Trim String of Pearls: • trimming your string of pearls is simple, and will encourage new growth and you can make a new plant! • Find the length that you would like, Then simply cut the stem in between the pearls. • Propagate the cutting to make a new plant! • You will need moisten soil, a small pot, a Ziploc bag, and a straw. • Lay the cutting on the soil, pin it in place with a bobby pin. Wrap it around on the soil, and give it one more spray. • Place the cutting in the ziploc. Put the straw in the corner and seal the bag. This will allow some air flow. • Place it in a bright location, and wait.