String of Turtles Trailing Plant

Technically a peperomia, we love this String of Turtles for its tiny little circular turtle shell leaves and rewarding growth. 

The String of Turtles is a succulent plant, which means they are more tolerant of DRY soil than wet soil. Over-watering this plant is very common, and each of its watering sessions should be spaced out. The topsoil should dry out before it is watered again. When the weather becomes warmer, you may want to spray the leaves with some water as well. * Important, best is to bottom water, leave /soak it in water for 45 minutes then remove. Never top water. Let it dry completely between waterings.

Available in the following packaging based on your preference:

• Nursery 4" - Standard plastic 4-inch planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
• Olympia Ceramic 3.5" Marble Planter- It is round raised grey/ white marble painted and sealed porcelain raised on a white metal stand.  It includes 3 x 2" String of Turtles. The customer will need to re-pot the plants inside the Olympia. Extra soil will be provided.
  
•  Amelia Porcelain Hanging 4" - Modern Round Shaped Porcelain planter round pot with a drainage hole. Comes with an S hook for easy hanging.  It includes 3 x 2" String of Turtles. The customer will need to re-pot the plants inside the Amelia. Extra soil will be provided.
• Hanging Basket - a 6" Plastic Basket that allows for drainage and healthy growth all around. Great for placing on a Shepard hook or tree branch. The hanging part can be removed if you prefer to place it on a shelf or table. 

If your plant needs added humidity our Plant Mister would make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty.

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Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.

Botanical Name

Peperomia Prostrata

Common Names

String of turtles

Plant Type

Succulent, viney and evergreen

Mature Size

Doesn't get tall but rather trails and each trail can get 2 feet long

Sun Exposure

Bright indirect light

Soil Type

Well draining, succulent soil, fertile

Soil pH

Neutral to slightly acidic

Bloom Time

Rare but will Spring

Flower Color

Creamy

Hardiness Zones

10-12; may grow indoors in containers with enough light

Native Area

Brazil

Pet Friendly/Toxicity

Toxic to dogs, humans and cats. Can cause gastrointestinal problems.

Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.

We monitor the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.

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