String of Turtles Peperomia prostrata Trailing Plant
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- 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.
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 Pot - Standard plastic 2-inch planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
- Olympia Pot - The plant will arrive in this 4" round raised grey/ white marble painted and sealed porcelain raised on a white metal stand. It includes 3 x 2" String of Turtles.
- Amelia Hanging Porcelain Planter - Modern Round Shaped Porcelain planter, roughly a 4-inch round pot with a drainage hole. Comes with an S hook for easy hanging.
- 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.
